Biogeochemistry of Gulf of Mexico estuaries

Estuaries bordering the Gulf of Mexico are as diverse geologically and biogeochemically as any in the world. Until recently, however, they have received little scientific attention. One of the objectives of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of what is known about the biogeochemicals processes and the factors that regulate them in the warm-temperate and sub-tropical estuarine systems found in the Gulf of Mexico. Organized around a framework that integrates sedimentary processes, trace metals chemistry, nutrient cycling and geomorphology, it demonstrates how the Gulf's estuarine systems work and establishes a basis for how they compare with other, better-studies temperate estuaries. The book also features an examination on the effects of biogeochemical processes on estuarine management.