Ms Susana Flecha Saura
Insituto de Ciencias Marinas de Andalusia (CSIC), Cadiz, Spain
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Topic: Characterisation of C02 fluxes in estuarine systems: Scheldt River estuary case study
Host: Alberto Borges, Chemical Oceanography Unit, University of Liege, Belgium. (Report)
Date of STSM: 01/10/10 - 21/12/10
STSM code: 6897
My research is focused on the processes involved in carbon cycle in the Atlantic-Andalusian shelf. This study includes the analysis of the influence of the Guadalquivir River on the functioning of the carbon cycle in the shelf, determining concomitantly its potential role as regulating node. Thus, the quantification of air-sea CO2 exchange and associated biogeochemical processes are strongly necessary.
The Chemical Oceanography Unit of the University of Liège has a strong experience in CO2 dynamics in coastal ocean and in air-water CO2 fluxes. Therefore, the STSM at this unit gave me the opportunity to work with Dr. Alberto Borges and also with Dr. Bruno Delille, improving my knowledge in this field.