Hyper-accumulations of monosulfidic sediments: Exploring a biogeochemical extreme to resolve fundamental sulfur biomineralisation pathways. [ 2009-07-01 - 2013-12-31 ]

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Researchers: Dr Paul Greenwood (Chief Investigator) ,  Edward Burton (Chief Investigator) ,  Leigh Sullivan (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Kliti Grice (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Richard Bush (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Hyper-accumulations of monosulfidic sediments: Exploring a biogeochemical extreme to resolve fundamental sulfur biomineralisation pathways. The hyper-accumulation of monosulfidic sediments has a directsocial, economic and environmental impact on communities in many parts of Australia, including highly valued wetland systems such as the Ramsar wetlands of the lower Murray Darling Basin and internationally recognised Peel-Harvey Estuary of WA. Maintenance dredging of these materials alone costs the nation millions of dollars annually. The hyper monosulfidic sediments are also linked to severe environmental impacts. This project will inform how these materials develop and accumulate. This new knowledge will be of immediate relevance for the management of eutrophic estuaries.

Funding Amount $624,000

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