Nature and sources of dissolved organic carbon in the lower Mara River, Tanzania
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Title:
Nature and sources of dissolved organic carbon in the lower Mara River, Tanzania
Creator:
Kessy, Novati Philipo
Publisher:
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
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Language:
English
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Thesis/dissertation

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Abstract:
The Mara River is a transboundary river of Kenya and Tanzania starts in Mau highlands forests drains alongside Masai Mara national parks in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania and eventually drains its water to Lake Victoria. Environmental degradation through mining activities and planned dam construction is a challenge facing the basin. The overall objective of this study was to examine nature and sources of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the lower Mara River in Tanzania. Specifically this study used, dissolved organic carbon(DOC), and dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) concentrations, as well as the optical properties of DOM, for comparisons in three different ecosystem types, including the main channel of the Mara River, three tributaries, and points in the papyrus wetland complex at the river mouth.

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Florida International University
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Florida International University
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Mara River Basin