TIlis study, covering a period of eight months, was undertaken to determine if measurable changes in characteristics occur in sea water passing over a shallow coral reef. The parameters studied include salinity, temperature, current velocities, dissolved oxygen, pH, dissolved organic carbon and particulate organic and suspended inorganic carbon. Staining and microscopic observations were made to supplement the other data. The results showed noticeable increases in oxygen, pH, particulate organic and inorganic carbon abundance in the central portion of the reef, which were attributed to the influence of extensive growths of benthic algae found on the seaward edge. Dissolved organic carbon concentration increased gradually across the reef, and there is evidence that inorganic carbonate is being accumulated on the leeward side of the reef. / Typescript. Bibliography: leaves [53]-55.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Rhode Island, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 295-311).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Delaware, 2009. / Principal faculty advisor: George R. Parsons, College of Marine & Earth Studies. Includes bibliographical references.

Inaugural dissertation - Leipzig. / Vita. Bibliography: p. [7]-12.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Santa Cruz, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 260-273).

Thesis (M.S.)--Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, 2005. / Tables. Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 45-51).

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2001. / Heading on microfiche: Grossman, Eric Edward. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 238-257). Also available on microfiche.

Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 2009. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the World Wide Web.