Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view

J.j. Middelburg; A. Anderson; H.t.s. Boschker; Nathalie Brion; Frank Dehairs; Nicole Dijkman; Jacco Kromkamp; Karline Soetaert

Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view

J.j. Middelburg, A. Anderson, H.t.s. Boschker, Nathalie Brion, Frank Dehairs, Nicole Dijkman, Jacco Kromkamp, Karline Soetaert

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review

Abstract

The Scheldt estuary is a highly heterotrophic, nutrient-rich, turbid, tidal estuary in a densely
populated area (Belgium/The Netherlands). Here we present the results (1) on the long-term
changes in nutrient loadings and transformations within the estuary and (2) on nitrogen cycling
rate measurements obtained with isotopic tracers. Moreover, we have developed and applied
novel techniques that allow direct linking of process rates to the identity and biomass of the
organisms involved. Monitoring data and process studies have been used in numerical models to
integrate the various biogeochemical cycles and to advance our understanding of the evolving
estuarine filter function of the Scheldt estuary.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	LOICZ Research & Studies
Editors	C. Heip, R. Laane
Publisher	Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
Number of pages	184
Publication status	Published - 2011

Publication series

Name	Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)

Bibliographical note

Heip, C. & R. Laane

Keywords

carbon
nitrogen
Scheldt Estuary

FWOAL331: Carbon and nitrogen cycle in the Westerschelde: the development of an integrated vision and identification of major organisms in the cycle.
Brion, N., Baeyens, W. & Dehairs, F.
1/01/05 → 31/12/06
Project: Fundamental
FWOAL208: Balance of heterotrophic and autrophic processes in the Scheldt estuary and impact on the carbon-and nitrogenflows.
Baeyens, W., Dehairs, F. & Brion, N.
1/01/02 → 31/12/04
Project: Fundamental

1 Membership of external research organisation
1 Research and Teaching at External Organisation

Unknown (External organisation)
Nathalie Brion (Member)
1 Jan 2005 → 31 Dec 2006
Activity: Membership › Membership of external research organisation
Comparison of 2 methods for the determination of nitrification rates: 15N and 14C.
Nathalie Brion (Member)
6 Nov 2002 → 8 Nov 2002
Activity: Other › Research and Teaching at External Organisation

Cite this

Middelburg, J. J., Anderson, A., Boschker, H. T. S., Brion, N., Dehairs, F., Dijkman, N., Kromkamp, J., & Soetaert, K. (2011). Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view. In C. Heip, & R. Laane (Eds.), LOICZ Research & Studies (Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)). Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht.

@inbook{52b4c179fd1c4590b8a85efa7f724a21,

title = "Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view",

abstract = "The Scheldt estuary is a highly heterotrophic, nutrient-rich, turbid, tidal estuary in a densely populated area (Belgium/The Netherlands). Here we present the results (1) on the long-term changes in nutrient loadings and transformations within the estuary and (2) on nitrogen cycling rate measurements obtained with isotopic tracers. Moreover, we have developed and applied novel techniques that allow direct linking of process rates to the identity and biomass of the organisms involved. Monitoring data and process studies have been used in numerical models to integrate the various biogeochemical cycles and to advance our understanding of the evolving estuarine filter function of the Scheldt estuary.",

keywords = "carbon, nitrogen, Scheldt Estuary",

author = "J.j. Middelburg and A. Anderson and H.t.s. Boschker and Nathalie Brion and Frank Dehairs and Nicole Dijkman and Jacco Kromkamp and Karline Soetaert",

note = "Heip, C. & R. Laane",

year = "2011",

language = "English",

series = "Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)",

publisher = "Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht",

editor = "C. Heip and R. Laane",

booktitle = "LOICZ Research & Studies",

}

Middelburg, JJ, Anderson, A, Boschker, HTS, Brion, N , Dehairs, F, Dijkman, N, Kromkamp, J & Soetaert, K 2011, Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view. in C Heip & R Laane (eds), LOICZ Research & Studies. Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010), Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht.

Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view. / Middelburg, J.j.; Anderson, A.; Boschker, H.t.s. et al.
LOICZ Research & Studies. ed. / C. Heip; R. Laane. Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, 2011. (Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review

TY - CHAP

T1 - Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view

AU - Middelburg, J.j.

AU - Anderson, A.

AU - Boschker, H.t.s.

AU - Brion, Nathalie

AU - Dehairs, Frank

AU - Dijkman, Nicole

AU - Kromkamp, Jacco

AU - Soetaert, Karline

N1 - Heip, C. & R. Laane

PY - 2011

Y1 - 2011

N2 - The Scheldt estuary is a highly heterotrophic, nutrient-rich, turbid, tidal estuary in a densely populated area (Belgium/The Netherlands). Here we present the results (1) on the long-term changes in nutrient loadings and transformations within the estuary and (2) on nitrogen cycling rate measurements obtained with isotopic tracers. Moreover, we have developed and applied novel techniques that allow direct linking of process rates to the identity and biomass of the organisms involved. Monitoring data and process studies have been used in numerical models to integrate the various biogeochemical cycles and to advance our understanding of the evolving estuarine filter function of the Scheldt estuary.

AB - The Scheldt estuary is a highly heterotrophic, nutrient-rich, turbid, tidal estuary in a densely populated area (Belgium/The Netherlands). Here we present the results (1) on the long-term changes in nutrient loadings and transformations within the estuary and (2) on nitrogen cycling rate measurements obtained with isotopic tracers. Moreover, we have developed and applied novel techniques that allow direct linking of process rates to the identity and biomass of the organisms involved. Monitoring data and process studies have been used in numerical models to integrate the various biogeochemical cycles and to advance our understanding of the evolving estuarine filter function of the Scheldt estuary.

KW - carbon

KW - nitrogen

KW - Scheldt Estuary

M3 - Chapter

T3 - Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)

BT - LOICZ Research & Studies

A2 - Heip, C.

A2 - Laane, R.

PB - Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht

ER -

Middelburg JJ, Anderson A, Boschker HTS, Brion N , Dehairs F, Dijkman N et al. Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view. In Heip C, Laane R, editors, LOICZ Research & Studies. Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht. 2011. (Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)).

Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view

Abstract

Publication series

Bibliographical note

Keywords

Fingerprint

Projects

FWOAL331: Carbon and nitrogen cycle in the Westerschelde: the development of an integrated vision and identification of major organisms in the cycle.

FWOAL208: Balance of heterotrophic and autrophic processes in the Scheldt estuary and impact on the carbon-and nitrogenflows.

Activities

Unknown (External organisation)

Comparison of 2 methods for the determination of nitrification rates: 15N and 14C.

Cite this