Thesis
Investigation of dimethylsulfide biogeochemistry relevant to the CLAW hypothesis at Heron Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Cross University
2017
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Abstract
<p>This dissertation presents an improved understanding of the Great Barrier Reef as a source of atmospheric dimethylsulfide (DMS) for the formation of new aerosol particles in the context of the CLAW hypothesis. Intermittent plumes of DMS and new atmospheric nano-particles < 15 nm diameter were detected over the coral reef surrounding Heron Island in response to conditions that can stress the coral such as daytime aerial exposure of the reef at low tide. <em>Acropora</em> spp. branching coral was a relatively important source of atmospheric DMS based on its cellular abundance of the DMS precursor, dimethylsulfoniopropionate, compared with other coral genera.</p>
Details
- Title
- Investigation of dimethylsulfide biogeochemistry relevant to the CLAW hypothesis at Heron Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Creators
- Hilton Barrymore Swan - Southern Cross University
- Contributors
- Bradley D Eyre (Supervisor) - Southern Cross University
- Awarding Institution
- Southern Cross University; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Theses
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Cross University
- Identifiers
- SCU1614; 991012821693402368
- Academic Unit
- Science; School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Thesis