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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-18-1793-2021
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Characterizing the origins of dissolved organic carbon in coastal seawater using stable carbon isotope and light absorption characteristics
Heejun Han
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Research Institute of Oceanography, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
Jeomshik Hwang
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Research Institute of Oceanography, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Research Institute of Oceanography, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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In this paper, we present the first edition of a global database compiling previously published and unpublished measurements of dissolved organic matter (DOM) collected in coastal waters (CoastDOM v1). Overall, the CoastDOM v1 dataset will be useful to identify global spatial and temporal patterns and to facilitate reuse in studies aimed at better characterizing local biogeochemical processes and identifying a baseline for modelling future changes in coastal waters.
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The main source of excess DOC occurring in coastal seawater off an artificial lake, which is enclosed by a dike along the western coast of South Korea, was determined using a combination of various biogeochemical tools including DOC and nutrient concentrations, stable carbon isotope, and optical properties (absorbance and fluorescence) of dissolved organic matter in two different seasons (March 2017 and September 2018).
The main source of excess DOC occurring in coastal seawater off an artificial lake, which is...
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