Speciation patterns of elements Cl and Br in marine sediments and their significant as salinity proxies

Key Points

• The analysis shows chlorine and bromine speciation can effectively indicate salinity levels in marine sediments, with implications for environmental monitoring.
• Key findings indicate significant variations in chlorine and bromine speciation across sediment samples from different salinity levels, making them reliable indicators.
• Using observational analysis across multiple marine sediment samples, relationships between chlorine, bromine, and salinity were modeled with a focus on environmental impacts.
• The findings suggest that understanding element distribution may enhance salinity monitoring in marine environments, highlighting the need for further studies.