DV-09-009 Use of a novel technique to assess the DOC benthic flux in the Penobscot River Estuary, Maine

Aria Amirbahman Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 5711 Boardman Orono, ME 04469 207.581.1277 aria@umit.maine.edu Estuarine and coastal sediments release dissolved organic carbon (DOC) due to the high level of organic matter decay brought about by microbial activity, particularly sulfate reduction. High levels of DOC can lead to mobilization of toxic metals and chemicals. DOC … Continue reading DV-09-009 Use of a novel technique to assess the DOC benthic flux in the Penobscot River Estuary, Maine