Author(s): Shuowang Lin; Carl Angelo Dulatre Medriano; Karina Yew-Hoong Gin
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Keywords: Biogeochemistry Coastal ecosystems Nitrogen cycle Phytoplankton Water quality
Abstract: For effective adoption of hybrid coastal protection solutions, the biogeochemistry of essential nutrients should be studied. Nitrogen (N) is an important nutrient in coastal ecosystems and its abundance is influenced by N transformation processes as part of the N cycle, with microbial communities mediating the processes. Competition from rapid growth of phytoplankton that uptakes N can affect the N cycle and hybrid solutions. This study aims to deepen understanding of N cycling processes in Singapore’s coastal waters and the microorganisms involved. This will be done through field sampling to observe variations in water quality parameters across time, space and water depth. Laboratory experiments will also be conducted to quantify the various N species, microbial communities and phytoplankton present.
Year: 2025