Benthic Nutrient Flux and Denitrification Measurements in Port Phillip Bay 1995-1996

Benthic flux studies conducted from February 1995 to January 1996 in Port Phillip Bay, Australia. The data focus on spatial and temporal consistency of nutrient fluxes, chamber calibration, bio-irrigation, and direct measurements of N2 for denitrification assessment. The study was conducted by Geoscience Australia Data.

Use Cases

• Modeling coastal denitrification rates based on direct N2 flux measurements.
• Analyzing seasonal effects on nutrient fluxes based on temporal data from key sites.
• Studying the relationship between organic carbon oxidation and nitrogen loss based on N:C flux ratio data.
• Calibrating benthic chamber models based on calibration and bio-irrigation measurements.

Strengths

• Data collection spans a full year from February 1995 to January 1996.
• Includes direct mass spectrometric measurements of N2 to confirm denitrification.
• Study compares results across multiple key sites, including a central basin and an estuary.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Benthic chamber studies with direct measurements via Gas Chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry.

Time Range

February 1995 to January 1996

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 15:51:48.926500; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Port Phillip Bay, Australia, including sites like the Yarra Estuary and central basin.