Denitrification in bottom sediment near oil production facilities off the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2005

Abstract

There is little information on denitrification in Gulf of Mexico bottom sediment. Potential denitrification rates in surface sediment were measured along transects legs extending 0-800 m from two offshore oil production platforms. The average potential denitrification ranged from approximately 50 mg N m-2 d-1 in surface sediment near the platforms to 15 mg N m-2 d-1 in sediment 800 m from the platforms. Measured denitrification rates were correlated to a higher organic matter content in sediment nearer the platforms. This research examined only a small component of nitrogen processing in Gulf of Mexico sediment. Additional research should examine the effect of nitrogen loading and temporal and spatial variability on denitrification rate. © 2005 Taylor & Francis Group Ltd.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Chemistry and Ecology

First Page

101

Last Page

108

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