Vertical versus Lateral Input of Particulate Matter

2 Vertical versus Lateral Input of Particulate Matter 

Chapter 3 contains some examples on how the amount of decomposed organic material can be very easily calcnlated from pore water profiles or the depletion of the corresponding electron acceptors (O, NO3, etc.). If the C bnrial rate is estimated from the depth profile of the C content one can simply add the decomposition and preservation flnxes to obtain the original flnx to the sediment snrface. A nnmber of stndies have 

Although the flux relationships and resulting distribution patterns focus on outlined so far specific regions, it is evident that they are essential in order to provide reliable interpretations and estimates on benthic biogeochemical processes. 

Chapter 1 presented a detailed introdnction into the distribntion and diversity of marine sediments. Here, we will highlight a few aspects on how the sediment composition, might affect the exchange of dissolved components moving across the benthic interface. 

The problems that occnr from applying biogenic sediment components as control parameters of benthic flnx rates is demonstrated by the marine silicon cycle. The dispersal and the 

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