Nitrite distribution in Peru current waters

Authors

Warren S. Wooster, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California and Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, La Jolla
Tsaihwa J. Chow, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California and Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, La Jolla
Izadore Barrett, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California and Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, La Jolla

Abstract

Studies of the nitrite-nitrogen distribution off the western coast of South America have shown significant concentrations in surface waters (up to 0.5 µg-at/l) and a widespread primary maximum near the top of the thermocline. Below the surface layer, where the oxygen minimum contains less than 0.2 ml/l of dissolved oxygen, a secondary maximum was present south of 10°S, within 1000 km of the coast....

Recommended Citation

Wooster, Warren S., Tsaihwa J. Chow, and Izadore Barrett. 1965. "Nitrite distribution in Peru current waters." Journal of Marine Research 23, (3). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal_of_marine_research/1056