The use of δ15N in assessing sewage stress on coral reefs

Member of
HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Risk, Michael J.
Lapointe, Brian E.
Sherwood, Owen A.
Bedford, Bradley J.
Publisher
Elsevier Science B.V.
Date Issued
2009
Note

While coral reefs decline, scientists argue, and effective strategies to manage land-based pollution lag behind the extent of the problem. There is need for objective, cost-effective, assessment methods. The measurement of stable nitrogen isotope ratios, d15N, in tissues of reef organisms shows promise as an indicator of sewage stress. The choice of target organism will depend upon study purpose, availability, and other considerations such as conservation.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
11 p.
Subject (Topical)
Coral reefs
Sewage
Nitrogen
Isotopes
Coral reef animals
Identifier
3158777
Additional Information
While coral reefs decline, scientists argue, and effective strategies to manage land-based pollution lag behind the extent of the problem. There is need for objective, cost-effective, assessment methods. The measurement of stable nitrogen isotope ratios, d15N, in tissues of reef organisms shows promise as an indicator of sewage stress. The choice of target organism will depend upon study purpose, availability, and other considerations such as conservation.
The final published version of this manuscript is available at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/marpolbul. This article may be cited as: Risk, M. J., Lapointe, B. E., Sherwood, O. A., & Bedford, B. J. (2009). The use of δ15N in assessing sewage stress on coral reefs. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 58(6), 793-802. doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.02.008
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1707.
Date Backup
2009
Date Text
2009
DOI
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.02.008
Date Issued (EDTF)
2009
Extension


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11 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3158777
Title Plain
The use of δ15N in assessing sewage stress on coral reefs
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3158777
Origin Information

Elsevier Science B.V.
2009
single unit
Title
The use of δ15N in assessing sewage stress on coral reefs
Other Title Info

The use of δ15N in assessing sewage stress on coral reefs