Interstitial water studies of sediments recovered during DSDP Leg 80 (Goban Spur transect) indicate a well-developed dissolved-sulfate minimum at Site 548 resulting from increased sulfate reduction in the rapidly deposited Pleistocene sediment section. Changes in the concentration of dissolved strontium at each site must be related to carbonate recrystallization processes.

Supplement to: Gieskes, Joris M; Johnston, Kirk (1985): Interstitial water studies, Leg 80. In: De Graciansky, PC; Poag, CW; et al. (eds.), Initial Reports of the Deep Sea Drilling Project, Washington (U.S. Gov. Printing Office), 80, 1047-1053