Chemical Oceanography by Professor James W. Murray

Overview & Synopsis

Extensive notes by Professor James W. Murray on chemical oceanography
have explored in depth many of the complex chemical processes in the ocean and
include such topics as ocean circulation, carbon cycling, major and trace
elements in seawater, and the ocean as a sink for anthropogenic carbon, among
discussion topics on ocean carbonate chemistry, gas distribution, and gas
exchange processes. Among the concepts that are discussed include stable and
radioactive isotopes, nutrient stoichiometry, biological production, and redox
reactions. The notes also emphasize how chemical tracers play a role in
understanding processes within the ocean, which include both the biological and
geological processes in the ocean. This service has served students and
professionals studying marine chemistry with a solid foundation that satisfies
the understanding of interacting chemical processes within the world's oceans.