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Byfjord oxygen and nutrient status Sampled on 18 January 2012
Nutrient
Tonnes
Change*
Oxygen (O2)
214.6
+89.6
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
0.0
-3.0
Phosphate (PO43-)
3.2
-1.7
Nitrite (NO2-)
0.33
+0.13
Nitrate (NO3-)
7.8
+1.2
Ammonium (NH4+)
2.2
-1.1
Silicate (SiO32-)
36.5
-6.1
Temperature (°C)
8.65
-1.99**
Salinity
27.16
+0.27**
*Compared to 9 January 2012
**Based on change from 19 December 2011 to 18 January 2012.
The values above are calculated by integrating over the depth interval 20-40 metres. Note that the numbers are associated with some uncertainty and must be regarded as indicative and not absolute. Read more.