Nitrous oxide production in nearshore marine sediments

Journal Article · Fri Dec 16 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.222.4629.1244· OSTI ID:6473150

Seitzinger, S P; Pilson, M E.Q.; Nixon, S W

Coastal marine sediments are shown to be a net source of nitrous oxide. The rates of nitrous oxide flux from sediments in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, ranged from 20 to more than 900 nanomoles per square meter per hour. Sediments from a eutrophic area had higher rates of net nitrous oxide production than sediments from relatively unpolluted sites. The benthic nitrous oxide source exceeds the nitrous oxide source to the bay from sewage treatment plant effluent.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston
• OSTI ID: 6473150
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 222; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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