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31
Citations
16269
World Ranking
9639
National Ranking
3455

Steve E. Fitzwater publications per year

1982: 1 publications 1983: 1 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 1 publications 1989: 2 publications 1990: 3 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 2 publications 1993: 5 publications 1994: 1 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 1 publications 1998: 1 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 1 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 1 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 2 publications 2009: 0 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 1 publications
1982 2011

46 publications in total across all disciplines

Steve E. Fitzwater publication distribution in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Steve E. Fitzwater sits on this spectrum.

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41 publications 690+

This scientist: 46 publications — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 690 publications or more.

Steve E. Fitzwater D-index placement in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Environmental Sciences scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Steve E. Fitzwater sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 126+

This scientist: 31 D-Index — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 126 D-Index or more.

Overview

Steve E. Fitzwater is affiliated with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in the United States, where their research activities are based. The profile draws on available academic data and career details to outline their professional background and scientific contributions.

Although there are no listed recent papers or a record of publication venues, the information confirms an active association with a significant research institution known for marine science and oceanographic studies.

Details regarding co-authors, topics, fields of study, and subfields of study are not recorded in the current data. Likewise, there are no awards or book publications listed, which limits a full assessment of research impact or cross-disciplinary work.

The focus remains on the institutional affiliation, which suggests a specialization in marine research, potentially involving oceanographic exploration, biological studies within aquatic environments, or related technological advancements typical of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's scope. This affiliation indicates engagement with research that can range from biological oceanography to marine ecology and underwater technology.

Given the absence of specific publication data and topics, a detailed reconstruction of their research themes or a description of preferred methods and scientific approaches is not possible. However, affiliation with this institution often involves work in deep-sea ecosystems, marine biodiversity, and environmental monitoring, all critical areas in marine science.

This profile reflects the current verified data and does not speculate beyond the documented facts, maintaining an objective and neutral presentation consistent with academic and scientific standards.

Best Publications

  • Iron deficiency limits phytoplankton growth in the north-east Pacific subarctic

    John H. Martin;Steve E. Fitzwater

  • A massive phytoplankton bloom induced by an ecosystem-scale iron fertilization experiment in the equatorial Pacific Ocean

    Kenneth H. Coale;Kenneth S. Johnson;Kenneth S. Johnson;Steve E. Fitzwater;R. Michael Gordon

  • Testing the iron hypothesis in ecosystems of the equatorial Pacific Ocean

    J. H. Martin;K. H. Coale;K. S. Johnson;K. S. Johnson;S. E. Fitzwater

  • Iron in Antarctic waters

    John H. Martin;R. Michael Gordon;Steve E. Fitzwater

  • Vertex: phytoplankton/iron studies in the Gulf of Alaska

    John H. Martin;R.Michael Gordon;Steve Fitzwater;William W. Broenkow

  • Iron deficiency limits phytoplankton growth in Antarctic waters

    John H. Martin;Steve E. Fitzwater;R. Michael Gordon

  • The case for iron

    John H. Martin;Michael Gordon;Steve E. Fitzwater

  • Southern Ocean Iron Enrichment Experiment: Carbon Cycling in High- and Low-Si Waters

    Kenneth H. Coale;Kenneth S. Johnson;Francisco P. Chavez;Ken O. Buesseler

  • Metal contamination and its effect on primary production measurements1

    Steve E. Fitzwater;George A. Knauer;John H. Martin

  • Control of community growth and export production by upwelled iron in the equatorial Pacific Ocean

    Kenneth H. Coale;Steve E. Fitzwater;R. Michael Gordon;Kenneth S. Johnson;Kenneth S. Johnson

  • Iron, primary production and carbon-nitrogen flux studies during the JGOFS North Atlantic bloom experiment

    John H. Martin;Steve E. Fitzwater;R. Michael Gordon;Craig N. Hunter

  • Trace metal concentrations in the Ross Sea and their relationship with nutrients and phytoplankton growth

    S.E Fitzwater;K.S Johnson;R.M Gordon;K.H Coale

  • Developing standards for dissolved iron in seawater

    Kenneth S. Johnson;Edward Boyle;Kenneth Bruland;Kenneth Coale

  • Analyses of dissolved organic carbon in seawater: the JGOFS EqPac methods comparison

    Jonathan H. Sharp;Ronald Benner;Lenore Bennett;Craig A. Carlson

  • Re‐evaluation of high temperature combustion and chemical oxidation measurements of dissolved organic carbon in seawater

    Jonathan H. Sharp;Ronald Benner;Lenore Bennett;Craig A. Carlson

  • Biological response to iron fertilization in the eastern equatorial Pacific (ironex II). I. Microplankton community abundances and biomass

    M. R. Landry;M. E. Ondrusek;S. J. Tanner;S. L. Brown

  • Surface ocean‐lower atmosphere interactions in the Northeast Pacific Ocean Gyre: Aerosols, iron, and the ecosystem response

    Kenneth S. Johnson;Virginia A. Elrod;Steve E. Fitzwater;Joshua N. Plant

  • Effect of iron limitation on the cadmium to phosphorus ratio of natural phytoplankton assemblages from the Southern Ocean

    Jay T. Cullen;Zanna Chase;Kenneth H. Coale;Steve E. Fitzwater

  • Iron deficiency and phytoplankton growth in the equatorial Pacific

    Steve E. Fitzwater;Kenneth H. Coale;R.Michael Gordon;Kenneth S. Johnson;Kenneth S. Johnson

  • Dissolved organic carbon in the Atlantic, Southern and Pacific oceans

    John H. Martin;Steve E. Fitzwater

Frequent Co-Authors

Kenneth S. Johnson
Kenneth S. Johnson Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Kenneth H. Coale
Kenneth H. Coale Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
John H. Martin
John H. Martin Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Francisco P. Chavez
Francisco P. Chavez Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Zanna Chase
Zanna Chase University of Tasmania
Richard T. Barber
Richard T. Barber Duke University
Frank J. Millero
Frank J. Millero University of Miami
Robert R. Bidigare
Robert R. Bidigare University of Hawaii at Manoa
Raphael M. Kudela
Raphael M. Kudela University of California, Santa Cruz
Michael R. Landry
Michael R. Landry University of California, San Diego

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