Phosphorgehalt im Gewässer:

The problem of eutrophication and its consequences in inland waters has been known for a long time: higher biomass production leads to increased oxygen consumption during decomposition, resulting in oxygen deficiency and the formation and release of gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide. Phosphorus typically serves as the limiting factor that restricts productivity. Do these effects also occur in marine ecosystems, and if so, to what extent? Can water bodies with increased phosphorus levels become significant sources of atmospheric methane—the most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide? This book provides an overview of the sources and pathways of phosphorus entry into water bodies and its effects on various types of water. Based on this, it analyzes the potential amount of biomass formed from phosphorus inputs and the amount of methane that can result from it. Finally, it examines the factors that influence the release of methane into the atmosphere to assess the strength of water bodies as sources of atmospheric methane. The book is aimed at students of natural sciences as well as anyone interested in the topic.