Abstract:
Analysis and interpretation was carried out on trace metal samples (Cu,Zn,Cd) collected in the Southern Ocean south of South Africa. The results tentatively show that there is a significant copper flux from interstitial waters of the Weddell - Enderby basins. There is little evidence that these trace metals follow the systematics of nutrients throughout the water column; advection appears to play an important role in determining the vertical distribution of these chemical components.
Reference:
Monteiro, P. 1982. Distribution of copper, zinc and cadmium in the southern ocean south of South Africa. University of Cape Town.
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