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Studies on the concentrations of /sup 55/Fe in South Pacific Ocean water and marine organisms and in the Columbia River. Final report, July 1, 1977-September 30, 1979

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5761523
Results of research on processes controlling the distribution of /sup 55/Fe in the Columbia River ecosystem and the Pacific Ocean are reported. Direct measurements of /sup 55/Fe in seawater and in zooplankton indicate that marine organisms concentrate /sup 55/Fe in preference to stable iron. In measurements of /sup 55/Fe in marine organisms from various depths it was determined that the highest concentrations are found in the mesopelagic and epipelagic zones in fishes and crustaceans. Only low concentrations were noted in fishes and sea cucumbers from the sea floor. (JGB)
Research Organization:
Western Oregon State Coll., Monmouth (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AT06-76EV71001
OSTI ID:
5761523
Report Number(s):
DOE/EV/71001-13; ON: DE82004480
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English