fication, whereby NO2 and NO3 are lost from the system as atmospheric N2. Such 

 studies make important contributions to Smith's goal of understanding the 

 overall balance of nutrient flow within and between major components of reef 

 communities. 



Many people have contributed to the successful completion of this volume. 

 Thanks are especially extended to the authors for their fine contributions and 

 cooperation throughout the editing process. In addition, the reviewers of 

 these papers are gratefully acknowledged for contributing their time and 

 criticisms, all of which improved the volume. Completion of this symposium 

 volume would have been impossible without the expert typing and editorial 

 assistance of Ms. Marcia Collie, Staff Assistant from NOAA's Office of Undersea 

 Research; her cooperation, advice, and assistance through all the stages of 

 publication are acknowledged with heartfelt thanks. Similarly, publication was 

 made possible through NOAA's Office of Undersea Research, and the support of 

 Mr. William Busch and Mr. Elliott Finkle throughout this endeavor are sincerely 

 appreciated. Lastly, I thank my husband, Stephen, and our two little blonde 

 boys, Alexei and Erik, for their sunshine and enthusiasm. 



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