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Dr Eng. Elskens, Marc

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Faculteit Wetenschappen & Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Chemie; Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), more

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Oceans & Lakes : Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management, more

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Biogeochemistry of heavy metals Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn, Hg in the ecosystem of the Southern bight of the North Sea, more
Chemical oceanology; Instrumental oceanology, more
Chemical parameters (routine measurements, selective measurements, food chain); Co-ordination of the whole chemical programme of the model (incl. Co-ordination with the group hysiology), more
Ecology and geochemistry of marine systems - Ecological functions; Biotransfers of stable pollutants; Geochemistry of heavy metal traces, more
Een 'multi-proxy' benadering voor de studie van biogeochemische cycli van koolstof en stikstof in tropische en gematigde estuaria, more
Koolstofexport en heterotrofe afbraak van planktondetritus in de oceaan., more

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Troina, G.C.; Dehairs, F.; Botta, S.; Di Tullio, J.C.; Elskens, M.; Secchi, E.R. (2020). Zooplankton-based δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N isoscapes from the outer continental shelf and slope in the subtropical western South Atlantic. Deep-Sea Res., Part 1, Oceanogr. Res. Pap. 159: 103235. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1016/j.dsr.2020.103235, more Troina, G.C.; Botta, S.; Dehairs, F.; Di Tullio, J.C.; Elskens, M.; Secchi, E.R. (2020). Skin δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N reveal spatial and temporal patterns of habitat and resource use by free-ranging odontocetes from the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 167(12): 186. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1007/s00227-020-03805-8, more Zhang, H.; Elskens, M.; Chen, G.; Snoeck, C.; Chou, L. (2020). Influence of seawater ions on phosphate adsorption at the surface of hydrous ferric oxide (HFO). Sci. Total Environ. 721: 137826. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137826, more Fonseca-Batista, D.; Li, X.; Riou, V.; Michotey, V.; Deman, F.; Fripiat, F.; Guasco, S.; Brion, N.; Lemaitre, N.; Tonnard, M.; Gallinari, M.; Planquette, H.; Planchon, F.; Sarthou, G.; Elskens, M.; LaRoche, J.; Chou, L.; Dehairs, F. (2019). Evidence of high N₂ fixation rates in the temperate northeast Atlantic. Biogeosciences 16(5): 999-1017. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-16-999-2019, more Guo, W.; Van Langenhove, K.; Vandermarken, T.; Denison, M.S.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.; Gao, Y. (2019). In situ measurement of estrogenic activity in various aquatic systems using organic diffusive gradients in thin-film coupled with ERE-CALUX bioassay. Environ. Int. 127: 13-20. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2019.03.027, more Tran, T.A.M.; Malarvannan, G.; Hoang, T.L.; Nguyen, V.H.; Covaci, A.; Elskens, M. (2019). Occurrence of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in sediment and fish in Cau Hai lagoon of Central Vietnam: human health risk assessment. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 141: 521-528. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.03.006, more Zhang, H.; Elskens, M.; Chen, G.; Chou, L. (2019). Phosphate adsorption on hydrous ferric oxide (HFO) at different salinities and pHs. Chemosphere 225: 352-359. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.03.068, more Fonseca Batista, D.; Dehairs, F.; Riou, V.; Fripiat, F.; Elskens, M.; Deman, F.; Brion, N.; Quéroué, F.; Bode, M.; Auel, H. (2017). Nitrogen fixation in the eastern Atlantic reaches similar levels in the Southern and Northern Hemisphere. JGR: Oceans 122(1): 587-601. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2016JC012335, more Rumisha, C.; Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M.; Mdegela, R.H.; Gwakisa, P.; Kochzius, M. (2017). Genetic diversity of the giant tiger prawn Penaeus monodon in relation to trace metal pollution at the Tanzanian coast. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 114(2): 759-767. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.10.057, more Rumisha, C.; Leermakers, M.; Mdegela, R.H.; Kochzius, M.; Elskens, M. (2017). Bioaccumulation and public health implications of trace metals in edible tissues of the crustaceans Scylla serrata and Penaeus monodon from the Tanzanian coast. Environ. Monit. Assess. 189(10): 529. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-017-6248-0, more Riou, V.; Fonseca-Batista, D.; Roukaerts, A.; Biegala, I.; Prakya, S.; Loureiro, C.; Santos, M.; Muniz-Piniella, A.; Schmiing, M.; Elskens, M.; Brion, N.; Martins, M.; Dehairs, F. (2016). Importance of N₂-fixation on the productivity at the north-western Azores current/front system, and the abundance of diazotrophic unicellular cyanobacteria. PLoS One 11(3): e0150827. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0150827, more Rumisha, C.; Mdegela, R.H.; Kochzius, M.; Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M. (2016). Trace metals in the giant tiger prawn Penaeus monodon and mangrove sediments of the Tanzania coast: is there a risk to marine fauna and public health? Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 132: 77-86. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.05.028, more Cavagna, A.-J.; Fripiat, F.; Elskens, M.; Mangion, P.; Chirurgien, L.; Closset, I.; Lasbleiz, M.; Florez-Leiva, L.; Cardinal, D.; Leblanc, K.; Fernandez, C.; Lefevre, D.; Oriol, L.; Blain, S.; Queguiner, B.; Dehairs, F. (2015). Production regime and associated N cycling in the vicinity of Kerguelen Island, Southern Ocean. Biogeosciences 12(21): 6515-6528. dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-12-6515-2015, more Dehairs, F.; Fripiat, F.; Cavagna, A.-J.; Trull, W; Fernandez, C; Davies, D; Roukaerts, A.; Fonseca Batista, D.; Planchon, F; Elskens, M. (2015). Nitrogen cycling in the Southern Ocean Kerguelen Plateau area: evidence for significant surface nitrification from nitrate isotopic compositions. Biogeosciences 12(5): 1459-1482. dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-12-1459-2015, more Fripiat, F.; Elskens, M.; Trull, W; Blain, S; Cavagna, A.-J.; Fernandez, C; Fonseca-Batista, D.; Planchon, F; Raimbault, P; Roukaerts, A.; Dehairs, F. (2015). Significant mixed layer nitrification in a natural iron-fertilized bloom of the Southern Ocean. Global Biogeochem. Cycles 29(11): 1929-1943. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2014GB005051, more Ngeve, M.N.; Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M.; Kochzius, M. (2015). Assessment of trace metal pollution in sediments and intertidal fauna at the coast of Cameroon. Environ. Monit. Assess. 187(6): 337. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-015-4574-7, more Phung, A.T.; Tulp, I; Baeyens, W.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Gao, Y. (2015). Migration of diadromous and landlocked smelt populations studied by otolith geochemistry. Fish. Res. 167: 123-131. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2015.02.004, more Closset, I; Lasbleiz, M; Leblanc, K; Queguiner, B; Cavagna, A.J.; Elskens, M.; Navez, J.; Cardinal, D. (2014). Seasonal evolution of net and regenerated silica production around a natural Fe-fertilized area in the Southern Ocean estimated with Si isotopic approaches. Biogeosciences 11(20): 5827-5846. dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-11-5827-2014, more Elskens, M.; Gourgue, O.; Baeyens, W.; Chou, L.; Deleersnijder, E.; Leermakers, M.; de Brauwere, A. (2014). Modelling metal speciation in the Scheldt Estuary: combining a flexible-resolution transport model with empirical functions. Sci. Total Environ. 476-477: 346-358. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.12.047, more Gao, Y.; de Brauwere, A.; Elskens, M.; Croes, K.; Baeyens, W.; Leermakers, M. (2013). Evolution of trace metal and organic pollutant concentrations in the Scheldt River Basin and the Belgian Coastal Zone over the last three decades. J. Mar. Syst. 128: 52-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2012.04.002, more Gourgue, O.; Baeyens, W.; Chen, M.S.; de Brauwere, A.; de Brye, B.; Deleersnijder, E.; Elskens, M.; Legat, V. (2013). A depth-averaged two-dimensional sediment transport model for environmental studies in the Scheldt Estuary and tidal river network. J. Mar. Syst. 128: 27-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2013.03.014, more Addeck, A.; Croes, K.; Van Langenhove, K.; Denison, M.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W. (2012). Dioxin analysis in water by using a passive sampler and CALUX bioassay. Talanta 88: 73-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2011.10.009, more de Brauwere, A.; Fripiat, F.; Cardinal, D.; Cavagna, A.-J.; De Ridder, F.; André, L.; Elskens, M. (2012). Isotopic model of oceanic silicon cycling: The Kerguelen Plateau case study. Deep-Sea Res., Part 1, Oceanogr. Res. Pap. 70: 42-59. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2012.08.004, more Rumisha, C.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Kochzius, M. (2012). Trace metal pollution and its influence on the community structure of soft bottom molluscs in intertidal areas of the Dar es Salaam coast, Tanzania. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 64(3): 521-531. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2011.12.025, more Baeyens, W.; Bowie, A.R.; Buesseler, K.; Elskens, M.; Gao, Y.; Lamborg, C.; Leermakers, M.; Remenyi, T.; Zhang, H. (2011). Size-fractionated labile trace elements in the Northwest Pacific and Southern Oceans. Mar. Chem. 126(1-4): 108-113. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2011.04.004, more Cavagna, A.J.; Elskens, M.; Griffiths, F.B.; Fripiat, F.; Jacquet, S.H.M.; Westwood, K.J.; Dehairs, F. (2011). Contrasting regimes of production and potential for carbon export in the Sub-Antarctic and Polar Frontal Zones south of Tasmania. Deep-Sea Res., Part II, Top. Stud. Oceanogr. 58(21-22): 2235-2247. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2011.05.026, more Elskens, M.; Baston, D.S.; Stumpf, C.; Haedrich, J.; Keupers, I.; Croes, K.; Denison, M.S.; Baeyens, W.; Goeyens, L. (2011). CALUX measurements: statistical inferences for the dose–response curve. Talanta 85(4): 1966-1973. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2011.07.014, more Fripiat, F.; Leblanc, K.; Elskens, M.; Cavagna, A.J.; Armand, L.; André, L.; Dehairs, F.; Cardinal, D. (2011). Efficient silicon recycling in summer in both the Polar Frontal and Subantarctic Zones of the Southern Ocean. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 435: 47-61. dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps09237, more Van Langenhove, K.; Croes, K.; Denison, M.S.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W. (2011). The CALUX bio-assay: analytical comparison between mouse hepatoma cell lines with a low (H1L6.1c3) and high (H1L7.5c1) number of dioxin response elements. Talanta 85(4): 2039-2046. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2011.07.042, more Agah, H.; Leermakers, M.; Gao, Y.; Fatemi, S.M.R.; Mohseni Katal, M.; Baeyens, W.; Elskens, M. (2010). Mercury accumulation in fish species from the Persian Gulf and in human hair from fishermen. Environ. Monit. Assess. 169(1-4): 203-216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-009-1162-8, more Agah, H.; Elskens, M.; Reza Fatemi, S. Mohammad; Owfi, F.; Baeyens, W.; Leermakers, M. (2009). Mercury speciation in the Persian Gulf sediments. Environ. Monit. Assess. 157(1-4): 363-373. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-008-0541-x, more Agah, H.; Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M.; Rez Fatemi, S.M.; Baeyens, W. (2009). Accumulation of trace metals in the muscle and liver tissues of five fish species from the Persian Gulf. Environ. Monit. Assess. 157(1-4): 499-514. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-008-0551-8, more de Brauwere, A.; De Ridder, F.; Gourgue, O.; Lambrechts, J.; Comblen, R.; Pintelon, R.; Passerat, J.; Servais, P.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.; Kärnä, T.; de Brye, B.; Deleersnijder, E. (2009). Design of a sampling strategy to optimally calibrate a reactive transport model: Exploring the potential for Escherichia coli in the Scheldt Estuary. Environ. Model. Softw. 24(8): 969-981. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2009.02.004, more Fripiat, F.; Corvaisier, R.; Navez, J.; Elskens, M.; Schoemann, V.; Leblanc, K.; André, L.; Cardinal, D. (2009). Measuring production-dissolution rates of marine biogenic silica by ³⁰Si-isotope dilution using a high-resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. Limnol. Oceanogr., Methods 7: 470-478, more Gao, Y.; Lesven, L.; Gillan, D.C.; Sabbe, K.; Billon, G.; De Galan, S.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.; Leermakers, M. (2009). Geochemical behavior of trace elements in sub-tidal marine sediments of the Belgian coast. Mar. Chem. 117(1-4): 88-96. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2009.05.002, more Brion, N.; Andersson, M.G.I.; Elskens, M.; Diaconu, C.; Baeyens, W.; Dehairs, F.; Middelburg, J.J. (2008). Nitrogen cycling, retention and export in a eutrophic temperate macrotidal estuary. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 357: 87-99. dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps07249, more Buesseler, K.O.; Trull, T.W.; Steinber, D.K.; Silver, M.W.; Siegel, D.A.; Saitoh, S.I.; Lamborg, C.H.; Lam, P.J.; Karl, D.M.; Jiao, N.Z.; Honda, M.C.; Elskens, M.; Dehairs, F.; Brown, S.L.; Boyd, P.W.; Bishop, J.K.B.; Bidigare, R.R. (2008). VERTIGO (VERtical Transport in the Global Ocean): A study of particle sources and flux attenuation in the North Pacific. Deep-Sea Res., Part 2, Top. Stud. Oceanogr. 55(14-15): 1522-1539. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.04.024, more Dehairs, F.; de Brauwere, A.; Elskens, M. (2008). Controls on organic carbon export and twilight zone remineralization: An overview from the EUROCEANS workshop, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, May 28-30, 2008. Oceanography 21(3): 92-95, more Dehairs, F.; Jacquet, S.; Savoye, N.; Van Mooy, B.A.S.; Buesseler, K.O.; Bishop, J.K.B.; Lamborg, C.H.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.; Boyd, P.W.; Casciotti, K.L.; Monnin, C. (2008). Barium in twilight zone suspended matter as a potential proxy for particulate organic carbon remineralization: Results for the North Pacific. Deep-Sea Res., Part II, Top. Stud. Oceanogr. 55(14-15): 1673-1683. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.04.020, more Elskens, M.; Brion, N.; Buesseler, K.; Van Mooy, B.A.S.; Boyd, P.; Dehairs, F.; Savoye, N.; Baeyens, W. (2008). Primary, new and export production in the NW Pacific subarctic gyre during the vertigo K2 experiments. Deep-Sea Res., Part II, Top. Stud. Oceanogr. 55(14-15): 1594-1604. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.04.013, more Riou, V.; Halary, S.; Duperron, S.; Bouillon, S.; Elskens, M.; Bettencourt, R.; Santos, R.S.; Dehairs, F.; Colaço, A. (2008). Influence of CH₄ and H₂S availability on symbiont distribution, carbon assimilation and transfer in the dual symbiotic vent mussel Bathymodiolus azoricus. Biogeosciences 5(6): 1681-1691. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-5-1681-2008, more Buesseler, K.O.; Lamborg, C.H.; Boyd, P.W.; Lam, P.J.; Trull, T.W.; Bidigare, R.R.; Bishop, J.K.B.; Casciotti, K.L.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Honda, M.; Karl, D.M.; Siegel, D.A.; Silver, M.W.; Steinberg, D.K.; Valdes, J.; Van Mooy, B.A.S.; Wilson, S. (2007). Revisiting carbon flux through the ocean's twilight zone. Science (Wash.) 316(5824): 567-570. dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1137959, more De Brabandere, L.; Brion, N.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.; Dehairs, F. (2007). d¹⁵N dynamics of ammonium and particulate nitrogen in a temperate eutrophic estuary. Biogeochemistry 82(1): 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10533-006-9047-1, more Elskens, M.; de Brauwere, A.; Beucher, C.; Corvaisier, R.; Savoye, N.; Tréguer, P.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (2007). Statistical process control in assessing production and dissolution rates of biogenic silica in marine environments. Mar. Chem. 106(1-2): 272-286. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2007.01.008, more Fripiat, F.; Corvaisier, R.; Navez, J.; Elskens, M.; André, L.; Cardinal, D. (2007). New method (HR-SF-ICP-MS) to measure biosilica production and dissolution in ocean surface waters. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 71(15): A297-A297, more Jacquet, S.H.M.; Dehairs, F.; Elskens, M.; Savoye, N.; Cardinal, D. (2007). Barium cycling along WOCE SR3 line in the Southern Ocean. Mar. Chem. 106(1-2): 33-45. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2006.06.007, more Kopczynska, E.E.; Savoye, N.; Dehairs, F.; Cardinal, D.; Elskens, M. (2007). Spring phytoplankton assemblages in the Southern Ocean between Australia and Antarctica. Polar Biol. 31(1): 77-88. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00300-007-0335-6, more Savoye, N.; Benitez-Nelson, C.R.; Burd, A.B.; Cochran, J.K.; Charette, M.; Buesseler, K.O.; Jackson, G.A.; Roy-Barman, M.; Schmidt, S.; Elskens, M. (2006). ²³⁴Th sorption and export models in the water column: a review. Mar. Chem. 100(3-4): 234-249. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2005.10.014, more Baeyens, W.F.J.; Leermakers, M.; De Gieter, M.; Nguyen, H.L.; Parmentier, K.; Panutrakul, S.; Elskens, M. (2005). Overview of trace metal contamination in the Scheldt estuary and effect of regulatory measures. Hydrobiologia 540(1-3): 141-154. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-004-7129-4, more Corvaisier, R.; Tréguer, P.; Beucher, C.; Elskens, M. (2005). Determination of the rate of production and dissolution of biosilica in marine waters by thermal ionisation mass spectrometry. Anal. Chim. Acta 534(1): 149-155, more de Brauwere, A.; De Ridder, F.; Pintelon, R.; Elskens, M.; Schoukens, J.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (2005). Model selection through a statistical analysis of the minimum of a weighted least squares cost function. Chemometr. Intell. Lab. Syst. 76(2): 163-173. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemolab.2004.10.006, more de Brauwere, A.; De Ridder, F.; Elskens, M.; Schoukens, J.; Pintelon, R.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (2005). Refined parameter and uncertainty estimation when both variables are subject to error. Case study: estimation of Si consumption and regeneration rates in a marine environment. J. Mar. Syst. 55(3-4): 205-221. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2004.09.006, more De Gieter, M.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W. (2005). Fluxes and major transport routes of arsenic in the Scheldt estuary. Mar. Chem. 95(1-2): 15-30. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2004.06.012, more Diaconu, C.; Brion, N.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (2005). Validation of a dynamic ammonium extraction technique for the determination of ¹⁵N at enriched abundances. Anal. Chim. Acta 554(1-2): 113-122, more Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Brion, N.; De Galan, S.; Goeyens, L.; de Brauwere, A. (2005). Auxiliary material for "Reliability of N flux rates estimated from ¹⁵N enrichment and dilution experiments in aquatic systems". Global Biogeochem. Cycles 19(4): 1-9. dx.doi.org/10.1029/2004GB002332, more Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Brion, N.; De Galan, S.; Goeyens, L.; de Brauwere, A. (2005). Reliability of N flux rates estimated from ¹⁵N enrichment and dilution experiments in aquatic systems. Global Biogeochem. Cycles 19(4): GB4028. dx.doi.org/10.1029/2004GB002332, more Gillikin, D.P.; De Ridder, F.; Ulens, H.; Elskens, M.; Keppens, E.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Dehairs, F.A. (2005). Assessing the reproducibility and reliability of estuarine bivalve shells (Saxidomus giganteus) for sea surface temperature reconstruction: implications for paleoclimate studies. Palaeogeogr. Palaeoclimatol. Palaeoecol. 228(1-2): 70-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2005.03.047, more Verheyden, A.; Roggeman, M.; Bouillon, S.; Elskens, M.; Beeckman, H.; Koedam, N. (2005). Comparison between d¹³C of alpha-cellulose and bulk wood in the mangrove tree Rhizophora mucronata: implications for dendrochemistry. Chem. Geol. 219(1-4): 275-282. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2005.02.015, more Beucher, C.; Tréguer, P.; Corvaisier, R.; Hapette, A.M.; Elskens, M. (2004). Production and dissolution of biosilica, and changing microphytoplankton dominance in the Bay of Brest (France). Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 267: 57-69. dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps267057, more Brion, N.; Baeyens, W.; De Galan, S.; Elskens, M.; Laane, R.W.P.M. (2004). The North Sea: source or sink for nitrogen and phosphorus to the Atlantic Ocean? Biogeochemistry 68(3): 277-296. dx.doi.org/10.1023/B:BIOG.0000031041.38663.aa, more De Galan, S.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L.; Pollentier, A.; Brion, N.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (2004). Spatial and temporal trends in nutrient concentrations in the Belgian Continental area of the North Sea during the period 1993-2000. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 61(3): 517-528. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2004.06.015, more Baeyens, W.; Leermakers, M.; Papina, T.; Saprykin, A.; Brion, N.; Noyen, J.; De Gieter, M.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (2003). Bioconcentration and biomagnification of mercury and methylmercury in North Sea and Scheldt estuary fish. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 45(4): 498-508. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00244-003-2136-4, more Álvarez-Salgado, X.A.; Beloso, S.; Joint, I.; Nogueira, E.M.; Chou, L.; Pérez, F.F.; Groom, S.; Cabanas, J.M.; Rees, A.P.; Elskens, M. (2002). New production of the NW Iberian shelf during the upwelling season over the period 1982-1999. Deep-Sea Res., Part 1, Oceanogr. Res. Pap. 49(10): 1725-1739. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0637(02)00094-8, more Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Cattaldo, T.; Dehairs, F.A.; Griffiths, B. (2002). N uptake conditions during summer in the Subantarctic and Polar Frontal Zones of the Australian sector of the Southern Ocean. J. Geophys. Res. 107(C11): 11 pp. dx.doi.org/10.1029/2001JC000897, more Hydes, D.J.; Le Gall, A.C.; Miller, A.E.J.; Brockmann, U.H.; Rabbe, T.; Holley, S.; Álvarez-Salgado, X.A.; Antia, A.; Balzer, W.; Chou, L.; Elskens, M.; Helder, W.; Joint, I.; Orren, M. (2001). Supply and demand of nutrients and dissolved organic matter at and across the NW European shelf break in relation to hydrography and biogeochemical activity. Deep-Sea Res., Part 2, Top. Stud. Oceanogr. 48(14-15): 3023-3047. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0645(01)00031-5, more Joint, I.; Wollast, R.; Chou, L.; Batten, S.; Elskens, M.; Edwards, E.; Hirst, A.; Burkill, P.; Groom, S.; Gibb, S.; Miller, A.; Hydes, D.; Dehairs, F.; Antia, A.N.; Barlow, R.; Rees, A.; Pomroy, A.; Brockmann, U.H.; Cummings, D.; Lampitt, R.; Loijens, M.; Mantoura, F.; Miller, P.; Raabe, T.; Alvarez-Salgado, X.; Stelfox, C.; Woolfenden, J. (2001). Pelagic Production at the Celtic Sea shelf break. A synthesis of results obtained in the OMEX I project. Deep-Sea Res., Part 2, Top. Stud. Oceanogr. 48(14-15): 3049-3081. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0645(01)00032-7, more Kopczynska, E.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Wright, S. (2001). Phytoplankton variability between the subtropical and Polar Fronts south off Australia: Thriving under regenerative and new production in late summer. J. Geophys. Res. 106(C12): 31,597-31,610, more Kopczynska, E.E.; Dehairs, F.; Elskens, M.; Wright, S. (2001). Phytoplankton and microzooplankton variability between the Subtropical and Polar Fronts south of Australia: Thriving under regenerative and new production in late summer. J. Geophys. Res. 106(C12): 31597-31609. https://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2000JC000278, more Dehairs, F.A.; Fagel, N.; Antia, A.N.; Peinert, R.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (2000). Export production in the Bay of Biscay as estimated from barium-barite in settling material: a comparison with new production. Deep-Sea Res., Part 1, Oceanogr. Res. Pap. 47(4): 583-601. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0637(99)00072-2, more Goeyens, L.; Elskens, M.; Catalano, G.; Lipizer, M.; Hecq, J.H.; Goffart, A. (2000). Nutrient depletions in the Ross Sea and their relation with pigment stocks. J. Mar. Syst. 27(1-3): 195-208. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0924-7963(00)00067-1, more Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L.; Dehairs, F.A.; Rees, A.; Joint, I.; Baeyens, J. (1999). Improved estimation of f-ratio in natural phytoplankton assemblages. Deep-Sea Res., Part 1, Oceanogr. Res. Pap. 46(10): 1793-1808, more Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L.; Dehairs, F.A.; Rees, A.; Joint, I.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (1999). Improved estimation of f-ratio in natural phytoplankton assemblages. Deep-Sea Res., Part 1, Oceanogr. Res. Pap. 46(10): 1793-1808. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0637(99)00023-0, more Mengesha, S.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (1999). Phytoplankton nitrogen nutrition in the western Indian Ocean: Ecophysiological adaptations of neritic and oceanic assemblages to ammonium supply. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 48(5): 589-598, more Péter, A.; Tourwè, D.; Baumann, E.M.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (1999). High performance liquid chromatographic determination of free amino acids in algae. Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies 22(7): 1077-1093. dx.doi.org/10.1081/JLC-100101719, more Semeneh, M.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (1999). Phytoplankton nitrogen uptake in the tropical western Indian Ocean: Monsoonal and spatial variability. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 48: 589-598, more Goeyens, L.; Semeneh, M.; Baumann, M.E.M.; Elskens, M.; Shopova, D. (1998). Phytoplanktonic nutrient utilisation and nutrient signature in the Southern Ocean. J. Mar. Syst. 17(1-4): 143-157. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0924-7963(98)00035-9, more Goeyens, L.; Semeneh, M.; Elskens, M.; Shopova, D.; Baumann, M.E.M.; Dehairs, F.A. (1998). Phytoplankton nutrient utilisation and nutrient signature in the Southern Ocean. J. Mar. Syst. 17: 143-147, more Goeyens, L.; Kindermans, N.; Yusuf, M.A.; Elskens, M. (1998). A room temperature procedure for the manual determination of urea in seawater. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 47(4): 415-418, more Semeneh, M.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Baumann, M.E.M.; Kopczynska, E.E.; Lancelot, C.; Goeyens, L. (1998). Nitrogen uptake regime and phytoplankton community structure in the Atlantic and Indian sectors of the Southern Ocean. J. Mar. Syst. 17(1-4): 159-177. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0924-7963(98)00036-0, more Semeneh, M.; Dehairs, F.A.; Fiala, M.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (1998). Seasonal variation of phytoplankton community structure and nitrogen uptake regime in the Indian sector of the Southern Ocean. Polar Biol. 20: 259-272, more Baeyens, W.F.J.; Elskens, M.; Gillain, G.; Goeyens, L. (1997). Biogeochemical behaviour of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in the Scheldt estuary during the period 1981-1983. Hydrobiologia 366: 15-44. https://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003168125869, more Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Goeyens, L. (1997). Contribution of nitrate to the uptake of nitrogen by phytoplankton in an ocean margin environment. Hydrobiologia 353: 139-152, more Frankignoulle, M.; Elskens, M.; Biondo, R.; Bourge, I.; Canon, C.; Desgain, S.; Dauby, P. (1996). Distribution of inorganic carbon and related parameters in surface seawater of the English Channel during spring 1994. J. Mar. Syst. 7(2-4): 427-434. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0924-7963(95)00033-X, more Baeyens, W.F.J.; Panutrakul, S.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Navez, J.; Monteny, F. (1991). Geochemical processes in muddy and sandy tidal flat sediments. Geo-Mar. Lett. 11(3-4): 188-193. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02431011, more Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Panatrakul, S.; Monteny, F.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (1991). Microbial activity in sandy and muddy estuarine sediments. Geo-Mar. Lett. 11(3-4): 194-198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02431012, more
Peer reviewed publications (5) [show]
Gourgue, O.; Baeyens, W.; Chen, M.; de Brauwere, A.; de Brye, B.; Deleersnijder, E.; Elskens, M.; Legat, V. (2013). A depth-averaged two-dimensional sediment transport model for environmental studies in the Scheldt Estuary and tidal river network. Geophys. Res. Abstr. 15(EGU2013-13172): 1. dx.doi.org/, more Cavagna, A.-J.; Cassar, N.; Dehairs, F.; DiFiore, P.J.; Tilbrook, B.; Griffiths, B.; Elskens, M. (2008). Summer f-ratios and net community production in the Australian sector of Southern Ocean: contrasting regimes of nutrient availability and ecosystems functioning. Geophys. Res. Abstr. 10: 07770, more Dehairs, F.A.; Fagel, N.; Antia, A.N.; Peinert, R.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (2000). Export production in the Gulf of Biscay as estimated from barium-barite in settling material: A comparison with new production. Deep Sea Res. (1977) 47: 583-601, more Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M.; Panatrakul, S.; Monteny, F.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (1993). Geochemistry of mercury in an intertidal flat of the Scheldt estuary. Neth. J. Aquat. Ecol. 27(2-4): 267-277. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02334790, more Monteny, F.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Elskens, M. (1993). The behaviour of copper and zinc in the Scheldt estuary. Neth. J. Aquat. Ecol. 27(2-4): 279-286. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02334791, more
Book [show]
Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (Ed.) (1998). Integrated Marine System Analysis. European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis FWO Vlaanderen: Proceedings of the second network meeting (Brussels, May 29-31, 1997). VUB. Laboratorium voor Analytische Chemie: Brussel. 376 pp., more
Book chapters (12) [show]
Lasbleiz, M.; Closset, I.; Quéguiner, B.; Leblanc, K.; Cardinal, D.; Navez, J.; Elskens, M. (2013). The biogenic silica cycle in relation with hydrodynamics in the area of interaction between the Antarctic Polar Front and the Kerguelen Plateau (KEOPS 2), in: The 45th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics. The variability of primary production in the ocean: from the synoptic to the global scale, Liège, Belgium, 13-17 May, 2013: Abstracts. pp. [1], more de Brauwere, A.; Gao, Y.; De Galan, S.; Baeyens, W.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M. (2009). Speciation analytics in aquatic ecosystems, in: Namiesnik, J. et al. Analytical measurements in aquatic environments. pp. 121-137, more Dehairs, F.A.; Lancelot, C.; André, L.; Frankignoulle, M.; Deleersnijder, E.; Becquevort, S.; Cardinal, D.; Cattaldo, T.; Delille, B.; Elskens, M.; Fagel, N.; Goosse, H.; Hannon, E.; Navez, J.; Probst, G.; Schoemann, V. (2003). An integrated approach to assess carbon dynamics in the Southern Ocean, in: Belgian Scientific Research programme on the Antarctic, phase 4 (1997-2001), Scientific results: 1. Marine biota and global change. pp. 1-160, more Baeyens, W.; Leermakers, M.; De Gieter, M.; Nguyen, H.L.; Elskens, M. (2002). Trace contaminants in water-column and food-web of the Scheldt estuary, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 27, more Baeyens, W.F.J.; Elskens, M.; Gillain, G.; Goeyens, L. (1998). Biogeochemical behaviour of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in the Scheldt estuary during the period 1981-1983, in: Baeyens, W.F.J. (Ed.) Trace metals in the Westerschelde Estuary: a case-study of a polluted, partially anoxic estuary. Developments in Hydrobiology, 128: pp. 15-44. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3573-5_2, more Dehairs, F.A.; Fagel, N.; Elskens, M.; André, L.; Goeyens, L. (1998). Export production in the Gulf of Biscay as estimated from barium-barite in settling material, in: Dehairs, F.A. et al. (Ed.) Integrated Marine System Analysis. European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis FWO Vlaanderen: Proceedings of the second network meeting (Brussels, May 29-31, 1997). pp. 259-277, more Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L.; Dehairs, F.A.; Rees, A.; Joint, I.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (1998). Improved estimation of f-ratio in natural phytoplankton assemblages, in: Dehairs, F.A. et al. (Ed.) Integrated Marine System Analysis. European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis FWO Vlaanderen: Proceedings of the second network meeting (Brussels, May 29-31, 1997). pp. 139-150, 2 plates, more Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (1998). New production: does new production equal export production?: introductory note, in: Dehairs, F.A. et al. (Ed.) Integrated Marine System Analysis. European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis FWO Vlaanderen: Proceedings of the second network meeting (Brussels, May 29-31, 1997). pp. 51-53, more Dehairs, F.A.; Semeneh, M.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (1997). Spatial and seasonal variability of new production and export production in the Southern Ocean, in: Caschetto, S. (Ed.) Belgian research programme on the Antarctic: scientific results of phase III (1992-1996): 1. Marine biochemistry and ecodynamics. pp. A3/03/001/1-83, more Baeyens, W.F.J.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Clement, J.-P. (1994). Production, transport and sinks of organic matter and associated elements in marine systems: nutrient fluxes and new production, in: Vanderborght, O. et al. (Ed.) IGBP and 'Global Change' related research in Belgium II. pp. 136-137, more Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L.; Vervlimmeren, J. (1994). Ocean Margin Exchange (OMEX): subproject biogeochemical cycles, particle biogeochemistry, bioreactive elements in suspended matter, in: Vanderborght, O. et al. (Ed.) IGBP and 'Global Change' related research in Belgium II. pp. 125, more Frankignoulle, M.; Elskens, M.; Loijens, M.; Dauby, P. (1993). Seawater pCO₂ distribution and air-sea CO₂ exchanges on the Atlantic European shelf, in: Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research, Brussels, January 21-22, 1993. pp. 159-169, more
Abstracts (10) [show]
Fauziyah, A.; Elskens, M.; Kochzius, M. (2019). Genetic variation of the mud crab Scylla serrata in relation to heavy metals pollution in Indonesia, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 109, more Rumisha, C.; Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M.; Mdegela, R.H.; Gwakisa, P.; Kochzius, M.K (2016). Genetic diversity of the tiger prawn Penaeus monodon in relation to metal pollution at the Tanzanian coast, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 95-96, more Rumisha, C.; Mdegela, R.H.; Kochzius, M.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M. (2015). Trace metals in tissues of the tiger prawn Penaeus monodon and mangrove sediments of the Tanzania coast: is there a risk to marine fauna and public health?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 113, more Ngeve, M.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Kochzius, M. (2013). Influence of trace metal and organic pollution on the community structure of intertidal gastropods at the coast of Cameroon, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 74, more Pant, P.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Sheikh, M.; Kochzius, M. (2013). Impacts of heavy metal pollution on benthic communities on the coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 77, more Malambala, E.; Elskens, M. (2012). Modelling the chemical speciation of trace metals in surface waters of the river Zenne, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 49, more Rumisha, C.; Kochzius, M.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M. (2011). Influence of trace metals pollution on the community structure of soft bottom macrofauna in intertidal areas of the Dar es Salaam coast, Tanzania, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. pp. 75, more de Brauwere, A.; De Ridder, F.; Gourgue, O.; Lambrechts, J.; Comblen, R.; Pintelon, R.; Passerat, J.; Servais, P.; Elskens, M.; Baeyens, W. (2009). Timing and placing samplings to optimally calibrate a reactive transport model: exploring the potential for Escherichia coli in the Scheldt estuary, in: ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2009: A Cruise Through Nice Waters, 25-30 January 2009, Nice, France. pp. 63, more de Brauwere, A.; De Ridder, F.; Pintelon, R.; Elskens, M.; Schoukens, J.; Baeyens, W.F.J. (2005). Which model should I choose?, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2005: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 20: pp. 26, more Holsbeek, L.; Joiris, C.R.; Pinket, S.; Elskens, M.; Birkun, A. Jr.; Siebert, U. (1997). Trace elements in Black Sea dolphins and possible role of glutathione in detoxification mechanisms, in: Abstract book 11th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Stralsund, Germany, 10-12 March 1997. pp. abstract, more
Reports (4) [show]
Brion, N.; Elskens, M.; De Galan, S.; Diaconu, C.; Baeyens, W.; Chou, L.; van der Zee, C.; Roevros, N.; Borges, A.V.; Schiettecatte, L.-S.; Delille, B.; Frankignoulle, M.; Laane, R.; van Engeland, T. (2008). Biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in the North Sea (CANOPY): Part 2. Global change, ecosystems and biodiversity: Final Report. EV/20. Belgian Science Policy: Brussels. 75 pp., more Dehairs, F.A.; Lancelot, C.; André, L.; Goosse, H.; Frankignoulle, M.; Becquevort, S.; Borges, A.; Cardinal, D.; de Montety, A.; Delille, B.; Elskens, M.; Jacquet, S.; Lefebvre, W.; Pasquer, B.; Savoye, N.; Schoemann, V. (2006). Assessing the sensitivity of the Southern Ocean’s biological carbon pump to climate change (BELCANTO II): final report. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 130 pp., more Dehairs, F.A.; Lancelot, C.; André, L.; Goosse, H.; Frankignoulle, M.; Becquevort, S.; Borges, A.; Cardinal, D.; de Montety, A.; Delille, B.; Elskens, M.; Jacquet, S.; Lefebvre, W.; Pasquer, B.; Savoye, N.; Schoemann, V. (2006). Assessing the sensitivity of the Southern Ocean’s biological carbon pump to climate change (BELCANTO II): final report. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 130 pp., more Dehairs, F.A.; Lancelot, C.; André, L.; Goosse, H.; Frankignoulle, M.; Becquevort, S.; Borges, A.; Cardinal, D.; de Montety, A.; Delille, B.; Elskens, M.; Jacquet, S.; Lefebvre, W.; Pasquer, B.; Savoye, N.; Schoemann, V. (2006). Assessing the sensitivity of the Southern Ocean’s biological carbon pump to climate change (BELCANTO II): final report. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 130 pp., more
Other publications (5) [show]
Ngeve, M.N.; Leermakers, M.; Elskens, M.; Kochzius, M. (2013). Influence of trace metal and organic pollution on the community structure of intertidal gastropods at the coast of Cameroon. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 15 February 2013. Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. 1 poster pp., more Pant, P.; Elskens, M.; Leermakers, M.; Sheikh, M.; Kochzius, M. (2013). Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in mangrove sediments along the Zanzibar coast. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 15 February 2013. Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussel. 1 poster pp., more Dehairs, F.; de Brauwere, A.; Elskens, M. (2008). Organic carbon in the ocean’s twilight zone. Controls on organic carbon export and twilight zone remineralization. Brussels, Belgium, 28-30 May 2008. Eos, Trans. (Wash. D.C.) 89(38): 351, more Dauby, P.; Baeyens, W.F.J.; Biondo, R.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Chou, L.; Collette, O.; Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Frankignoulle, M.; Loijens, M.; Paucot, H.; Wollast, R. (1993). Distribution of particulate trace elements in the Northeastern Atlantic, in: Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research, Brussels, January 21-22, 1993. pp. 171-201, more Elskens, M.; Chou, L.; Dauby, P.; Frankignoulle, M.; Goeyens, L.; Loijens, M.; Wollast, R. (1993). Primary production and nutrient fluxes in the Gulf of Biscay, in: Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research, Brussels, January 21-22, 1993. pp. 137-158, more
Thesis (co-)promotor (5) [show]
Pienaar, Z. (2021). Time weighted average concentrations measured with Diffusive Gradients in Thin films (DGT) for uranium in response to simulated pollution events. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Ghent University/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Antwerpen, Gent, Brussel. 42 pp., more Delhaye, L.J.C. (2020). Establishment of baseline values for the assessment of trace element concentrations in the sediments of the Bransfield Strait, Antarctica. MSc Thesis. University of Antwerp/Ghent University/Free University of Brussels (VUB): Antwerp/Ghent/Brussels. 87 pp., more Knops, L. (2020). Quantification and identification of microplastics in the Zenne river upstream and downstream from Brussels, Belgium. MSc Thesis. University of Antwerp/Ghent University/Free University of Brussels (VUB): Antwerp/Ghent/Brussels. 71 pp., more Pant, P. (2013). An assessment of heavy metal distribution in mangrove sediments along the coast of Zanzibar. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Universiteit Gent/VUB: Antwerpen, Gent, Brussel. 39 pp., more Roukaerts, A. (2012). Importance of nitrogen fixation in the surface primary production process near the Azores Front, North Atlantic Ocean. MSc Thesis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Faculty of sciences, Department of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry: Brussel. 55 + appendix pp., more

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