Marine sediments support complex interactions between macro-and microorganisms that have global implications for carbon and nutrient cycles. What is the state o

In recent years there has been an effort to include the effects of biotic, as well as abiotic variables, in studies of ecosystem function. In marine benthic sys

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This accessible textbook provides an ideal point of entry into the field, providing basic information on the nature of soft-sediment ecosystems, examples of how