Boron Proxies in Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Boron Proxies in Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, 1st Edition, serves as a primer for scientists who apply boron proxies in marine carbonates. The volume guides researchers in estimating past seawater carbonate chemistry and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

The text examines aqueous systematics, analytical techniques for proxy measurement, and the inorganic and biological controls on boron isotope fractionation and carbonate incorporation. It summarizes laboratory and field calibrations, showing how modern calibrations help estimate proxy sensitivities in extinct marine calcifiers.

Geoscientists are introduced to the practical opportunities and complications of using boron proxies. The work highlights potential pathways to refine these tools and better evaluate uncertainties in paleoclimatic reconstructions.