This revised textbook summarizes the latest research into geochemical processes in marine sediments. It provides a complete representation of the subject and includes the most recent findings following the considerable research into the subject carried out since 1980. A new chapter describes properties, occurrence and formation of gas hydrates in marine sediments. The topics covered include the examination of sedimentological and physical properties of the sedimentary solid phase. The textbook ends with a chapter on model conceptions and computer models to quantify processes of early diagenesis. The book will benefit students and scientists at universities and marine research institutes.

Klappentext

Since 1980 a considerable amount of scientific research dealing with geochemical processes in marine sediments has been carried out. This textbook summarizes the state-of-the-art in this field of research providing a complete representation of the subject and including the most recent findings. The topics covered include the examination of sedimentological and physical properties of the sedimentary solid phase. A new chapter describes properties, occurrence and formation of gas hydrates in marine sediments. The textbook ends with a chapter on model conceptions and computer models to quantify processes of early diagenesis.

Inhalt

The Solid Phase of Marine Sediments.- Physical Properties of Marine Sediments.- Quantification of Early Diagenesis: Dissolved Constituents in Pore Water and Signals in the Solid Phase.- Organic Matter: The Driving Force for Early Diagenesis.- Bacteria and Marine Biogeochemistry.- Benthic Cycling of Oxygen, Nitrogen and Phosphorus.- The Biogeochemistry of Iron.- Sulfur Cycling and Methane Oxidation.- Marine Carbonates: Their Formation and Destruction.- Influence of Geochemical Processes on Stable Isotope Distribution in Marine Sediments.- Manganese: Predominant Role of Nodules and Crusts.- Quantification and Regionalization of Benthic Reflux.- Input from the Deep: Hot Vents and Cold Seeps.- Gas Hydrates in Marine Sediments.- Conceptual Models and Computer Models.