Lecture 6: Difference in radiocarbon of atmosphere and ocean -- Marine reservoir effect: between 400-800 yrs – have to compensate for this, were probably different in the past. What is the marine reservoir effect?

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Difference in radiocarbon of atmosphere and ocean --> Marine reservoir effect: between 400-800 yrs – have to compensate for this, were probably different in the past. What is the marine reservoir effect?

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carbon taken up by a marine organism is older than a terrestrial organism as deeper waters are not in contact with the atmosphere

Lecture 6

Difference in radiocarbon of atmosphere and ocean --> Marine reservoir effect: between 400-800 yrs – have to compensate for this, were probably different in the past. What is the marine reservoir effect?

Carbon taken up by a marine organism is older than a terrestrial organism as deeper waters are not in contact with the atmosphere

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