[PW] Dissolved gas concentrations in sea water for various parts of the world

[Brian Whatcott]

At 09:18 AM 8/5/2007, Amy, you wrote:

>I am looking for data on dissolved gas concentrations for sea water
>in various parts of the world.  TIA
>
>Amy Tursky, MLS


Dissolved gas concentrations in sea water vary with temperature,
and with the presence of  oxygen producing organisms, and with depth.

Three common gases are
Nitrogen, perhaps 5 to 10 mL/L
Oxygen             4 mL/L in surface layers  1mL/L lower than 200 meters
Carbon dioxide  1 mL/L surface layers  5+ mL/L below 200 meters

This URL makes an accessible introduction to the topic.
    <http://maritime.haifa.ac.il/departm/lessons/ocean/lect12.htm>


Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!