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Prof. Dr Billen, Gilles

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Publications (113)
Projects (3)
Datasets (3)

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; UMR7619 Structure et fonctionnement des systèmes hydriques continentaux (SISYPHE); Université Pierre et Marie Curie (CNRS), more

Institutional address:
Case 123 - Tour 26 - 5ème étage
Place Jussieu 4
75252 Paris Cedex 05
France
Tel.: +33-(0)144-27 48 24

Global changes in the transport of nutriments from the continents to the ocean, more
Microbiological study of basic processes which govern the circulation of organic matter in the marine and estuary environments, more
Tracing and Integrated Modeling of Natural and Antropogenic Effects on Hydrosystems, more

Nutrient fluxes and water quality of the drainage network of the Scheldt ( 50 years covering dataset), more
Projekt Zee - Scheldt estuary datasets 1970-1976, more
Projekt Zee - Scheldt estuary environmental data 1970-1976, more

A1 Publications (36) [show]
Wei, X.; Garnier, J.; Thieu, V.; Passy, P.; Le Gendre, R.; Billen, G.; Akopian, M.; Laruelle, G.G. (2022). Nutrient transport and transformation in macrotidal estuaries of the French Atlantic coast: a modeling approach using the Carbon-Generic Estuarine Model. Biogeosciences 19(3): 931-955. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-19-931-2022, more Desmit, X.; Thieu, V.; Billen, G.; Campuzano, F.; Dulière, V.; Garnier, J.; Lassaletta, L.; Ménesguen, A.; Neves, R.; Pinto, L.; Silvestre, M.; Sobrinho, J.L.; Lacroix, G. (2018). Reducing marine eutrophication may require a paradigmatic change. Sci. Total Environ. 635: 1444-1466. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.181, more Ouattara, N.K.; de Brauwere, A.; Billen, G.; Servais, P. (2013). Modelling faecal contamination in the Scheldt drainage network. J. Mar. Syst. 128: 77-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2012.05.004, more Romero, E.; Garnier, J.; Lassaletta, L.; Billen, G.; Le Gendre, R.; Riou, P.; Cugier, P. (2013). Large-scale patterns of river inputs in southwestern Europe: seasonal and interannual variations and potential eutrophication effects at the coastal zone. Biogeochemistry 113(1): 481-505. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10533-012-9778-0, more Lancelot, C.; Thieu, V.; Polard, A.; Garnier, J.; Billen, G.; Hecq, W.; Gypens, N. (2011). Cost assessment and ecological effectiveness of nutrient reduction options for mitigating Phaeocystis colony blooms in the Southern North Sea: An integrated modeling approach. Sci. Total Environ. 409(11): 2179-2191. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.02.023, more Thieu, V.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Benoit, M. (2011). Nitrogen cycling in a hypothetical scenario of generalised organic agriculture in the Seine, Somme and Scheldt watersheds. Reg. environ. Change 11(2): 359-370. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10113-010-0142-4, more Seitzinger, S.P.; Mayorga, E.; Bouwman, A.F.; Kroeze, C.; Beusen, A.H. W.; Billen, G.; Van Drecht, G.; Dumont, E.; Fekete, B.M.; Garnier, J.; Harrison, J.A. (2010). Global river nutrient export: A scenario analysis of past and future trends. Global Biogeochem. Cycles 24(GB0A08): 16 pp. dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009GB003587, more Thieu, V.; Mayorga, E.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J. (2010). Subregional and downscaled global scenarios of nutrient transfer in river basins: Seine-Somme-Scheldt case study. Global Biogeochem. Cycles 24(GB0A10): 15 pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009GB003561, more Thieu, V.; Garnier, J.; Billen, G. (2010). Assessing the effect of nutrient mitigation measures in the watersheds of the Southern Bight of the North Sea. Sci. Total Environ. 408(6): 1245-1255. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2009.12.031, more Billen, G.; Thieu, V.; Garnier, J.; Silvestre, M. (2009). Modelling the N cascade in regional watersheds: the case study of the Seine, Somme and Scheldt rivers. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 133(3-4): 234-246. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2009.04.018, more Thieu, V.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J. (2009). Nutrient transfer in three contrasting NW European watersheds: The Seine, Somme, and Scheldt Rivers. A comparative application of the Seneque/Riverstrahler model. Wat. Res. 43(6): 1740-1754. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2009.01.014, more Billen, G.; Garnier, J. (2007). River basin nutrient delivery to the coastal sea: Assessing its potential to sustain new production of non-siliceous algae. Mar. Chem. 106(1-2): 148-160. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2006.12.017, more Even, S.; Thouvenin, B.; Bacq, N.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Guezennec, L.; Blanc, S.; Ficht, A.; Le Hir, P. (2007). An integrated modelling approach to forecast the impact of human pressure in the Seine estuary. Hydrobiologia 588(1): 13-29. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-007-0649-y, more Garnier, J.; Billen, G.; Cébron, A. (2007). Modelling nitrogen transformations in the lower Seine river and estuary (France): impact of wastewater release on oxygenation and N₂O emission. Hydrobiologia 588(1): 291-302. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-007-0670-1, more Lancelot, C.; Gypens, N.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Roubeix, V. (2007). Testing an integrated river-ocean mathematical tool for linking marine eutrophication to land use: The Phaeocystis-dominated Belgian coastal zone (Southern North Sea) over the past 50 years. J. Mar. Syst. 64(1-4): 216-228. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2006.03.010, more Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Rousseau, V. (2005). Nutrient fluxes and water quality in the drainage network of the Scheldt basin over the last 50 years. Hydrobiologia 540(1-3): 46-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-004-7103-1, more Lancelot, C.; Spitz, Y.; Gypens, N.; Ruddick, K.G.; Becquevort, S.; Rousseau, V.; Lacroix, G.; Billen, G. (2005). Modelling diatom and Phaeocystis blooms and nutrient cycles in the Southern Bight of the North Sea: The MIRO model. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 289: 63-78. dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps289063, more Menon, P.; Billen, G.; Servais, P. (2003). Mortality rates of autochthonous and fecal bacteria in natural aquatic ecosystems. Wat. Res. 37(17): 4151-4158. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1016/S0043-1354(03)00349-X, more Garnier, J.; Billen, G.; Hannon, E.; Fonbonne, S.; Videnina, Y.; Soulie, M. (2002). Modelling the transfer and retention of nutrients in the drainage network of the Danube River. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 54(3): 285-308. https://dx.doi.org/10.1006/ecss.2000.0648, more Brion, N.; Billen, G. (2000). Wastewater as a source of nitrifying bacteria in river systems: the case of the River Seine downstream from Paris. Wat. Res. 34(12): 3213-3221, more Servais, P.; Garnier, J.; Demarteau, N.; Brion, N.; Billen, G. (1999). Supply of organic matter and bacteria to aquatic ecosystems through waste water effluents. Wat. Res. 33(16): 3521-3531, more Thingstad, F.; Billen, G. (1994). Microbial degradation of Phaeocystis material in the water column. J. Mar. Syst. 5(1): 55-65. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0924-7963(94)90016-7, more Billen, G.; Becquevort, S. (1991). Phytoplankton-bacteria relationship in the Antarctic marine ecosystem. Pol. Res. 10(1): 245-253, more Garcia-Lara, J.; Menon, P.; Servais, P.; Billen, G. (1991). Mortality of fecal bacteria in seawater. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 57(3): 885-888, more Billen, G.; Fontigny, A. (1987). Dynamics of a Phaeocystis-dominated spring bloom in Belgian coastal waters: 2. Bacterioplankton dynamics. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 37: 249-257. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps037249, more Lancelot, C.; Billen, G.; Sournia, A.; Weisse, T.; Colijn, F.; Veldhuis, M.J.W.; Davies, A.; Wassmann, P. (1987). Phaeocystis blooms and nutrient enrichment in the continental coastal zones of the North Sea. Ambio 16(1): 38-46, more Servais, P.; Billen, G.; Vives-Rego, J. (1985). Rate of bacterial mortality in aquatic environments. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 49(6): 1448-1454, more Vives-Rego, J.; Billen, G.; Fontigny, A.; Somville, M. (1985). Free and proteolytic activity in water environments. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 21: 245-249, more Lancelot, C.; Billen, G. (1984). Activity of heterotrophic bacteria and its coupling to primary production during the spring phytoplankton bloom in the Southern Bight of the North Sea. Limnol. Oceanogr. 29(4): 721-730, more Mariotti, A.; Lancelot, C.; Billen, G. (1984). Natural isotopic composition of nitrogen as a tracer of origin for suspended organic matter in the Scheldt estuary. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 48(3): 549-555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0016-7037(84)90283-7, more Somville, M.; Billen, G. (1983). A method for determining exoproteolytic activity in natural waters. Limnol. Oceanogr. 28(1): 190-193. http://dx.doi.org/10.4319/lo.1983.28.1.0190, more Billen, G. (1982). An idealized model of nitrogen recycling in marine sediments. Am. J. Sci. (1880) 282(4): 512-541. https://dx.doi.org/10.2475/ajs.282.4.512, more Vanderborght, J.; Wollast, R.; Billen, G. (1977). Kinetic models of diagenesis in disturbed sediments Part 2. Nitrogen diagenesis. Limnol. Oceanogr. 22(5): 794-803, more Vanderborght, J.; Wollast, R.; Billen, G. (1977). Kinetic models of diagenesis in disturbed sediments. Part 1. Mass transfer properties and silica diagenesis. Limnol. Oceanogr. 22(5): 787-793, more Billen, G. (1976). Evaluation of nitrifying activity in sediments by dark 14C-bicarbonate incorporation. Wat. Res. 10(1): 51-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0043-1354(76)90157-3, more Vanderborght, J.P.; Billen, G. (1975). Vertical distribution of nitrate concentration in interstitial water of marine sediments with nitrification and denitrification. Limnol. Oceanogr. 20(6): 953-961, more
Peer reviewed publications (14) [show]
Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Ficht, A.; Cun, C. (2001). Modeling the response of water quality in the Seine River estuary to human activity in its watershed over the last 50 years. Estuaries 24(6, Part B): 977-993. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/1353011, more Garnier, J.; Servais, P.; Billen, G.; Akopian, M.; Brion, N. (2001). Lower Seine river and estuary (France) carbon and oxygen budgets during low flow. Estuaries 24(6B): 964-976, more Brion, N.; Billen, G.; Guézennec, J.; Ficht, A. (2000). Distribution of nitrifying activity in the Seine River (France) from Paris to the estuary. Estuaries 23(5): 669-682, more Billen, G.; Joiris, C.; Meyer-Reil, L.; Lindeboom, H. (1990). Role of bacteria in the North Sea ecosystem. Neth. J. Sea Res. 26(2-4): 265-293, more Billen, G.; Somville, M.; De Becker, E.; Servais, P. (1985). A nitrogen budget of the Scheldt hydrographical basin. Neth. J. Sea Res. 19(3-4): 223-230, more De Becker, E.; Billen, G.; Servais, P. (1984). Evalution de la contamination des eaux de surface en nutriments (N, P, K) par drainage des sols agricoles en Belgique. Landbouwtijdschrift 37: 117-136, more Joiris, C.R.; Billen, G.; Lancelot, MH.; Daro, M.H.; Mommaerts, J.-P.; Bertels, A.; Bossicart, M.; Nijs, J.; Hecq, J.H. (1982). A budget of carbon cycling in the Belgian coastal zone: relative roles of zooplankton, bacterioplankton and benthos in the utilization of primary production. Neth. J. Sea Res. 16: 260-275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0077-7579(82)90035-7, more Somville, M.; Billen, G.; Smitz, J. (1982). An ecophysiological model of nitrification in the Scheldt Estuary. Math. Model. 3(6): 523-533. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0270-0255(82)90031-8, more Billen, G.; Joiris, C.R.; Wijnant, J.; Gillain, G. (1980). Concentration and microbiological utilization of small organic molecules in the Scheldt estuary, the Belgian coastal zone of the North Sea and the English Channel. Estuar. Coast. Mar. Sci. 11(3): 279-294. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0302-3524(80)80084-3, more Duinker, J.C.; Wollast, R.; Billen, G. (1979). Behaviour of manganese in the Rhine and Scheldt Estuaries. II. Geochemical cycling. Estuar. Coast. Mar. Sci. 9: 727-738, more Wollast, R.; Billen, G.; Duinker, J.C. (1979). Behaviour of Manganese in the Rhine and Scheldt estuaries. I. Physico-chemical aspects. Estuar. Coast. Mar. Sci. 9: 161-169, more Billen, G. (1978). A budget of nitrogen recycling in North sea sediments off the Belgian coast. Estuar. Coast. Mar. Sci. 7(2): 127-146. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0302-3524(78)90070-1, more Billen, G.; Putman, J. (1978). An approach for studying the pathways of organic matter degradation in aquatic ecosystems. Preliminary investigations on the distribution and utilization of lactate and acetate in marine, estuarine and sedimentary environments. Thalass. Jugosl. 14: 381-394, more Billen, G. (1975). Nitrification in the Scheldt Estuary (Belgium and the Netherlands). Estuar. Coast. Mar. Sci. 3: 79-89, more
Books (2) [show]
Billen, G.; Debecker, E.; Lancelot, C.; Mathot, S.; Servais, P.; Stainier, E. (1985). Etude des processus de transfert, d'immobilisation et de transformation de l'azote dans son cheminement depuis les sols agricoles jusqu'a la mer (CEC contract ENV-522-B (RS)). Rapport de Synthese. Université Libre de Bruxelles: Bruxelles. , more Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Servais, P.; Somville, M.; Vives-Rego, J. (1983). Etablissement d'un modèle prédictif de la qualité de l'eau de l'estuaire de l'Escaut. Etude réalisée pour le compte de l'Unité de Gestion du Modèle Mathématique de la Mer du Nord et de l'estuaire de l'Escaut. Rapport Final. Université Libre de Bruxelles: Bruxelles. , more
Book chapters (35) [show]
Van Damme, S.; Billen, G.; Cox, T.; Van den Bergh, E.; Ysebaert, T.J.; Jacobs, S.; Maes, J.; Maris, T.; Meire, P. (2010). Using carrying capacity compensation scenarios to quantify ecological conservation objectives for mudflats: a general approach applied on the Zeeschelde (Scheldt estuary, Belgium), in: Van Damme, S. Water quality and the estuarine environment: Spatio temporal patterns and opportunities for restoration with emphasis on nitrogen removal = Waterkwaliteit en het estuarien milieu: Spatio-temporele patronen en mogelijkheden tot herstel met speciale aandacht voor stikstofverwijdering. pp. 137-159, more Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Rousseau, V. (2002). Upstream from the estuary: modelling processes in the drainage network of the Seine and Scheldt basin, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 26, more Brion, N.; De Galan, S.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Middelburg, J. (2002). The nitrogen cycle in the Seine and Scheldt estuaries, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 24, more Howarth, R.W.; Jaworski, N.; Swaney, D.P.; Townsend, A.; Billen, G. (2000). Some approaches for assessing human influences on fluxes of nitrogen and organic carbon to estuaries, in: Hobbie, J.E. (Ed.) Estuarine science: a synthetic approach to research and practice. pp. 17-41, more Billen, G. (1994). Global change in nutrient transfer from land to sea: biogeochemical processes in river systems, in: Vanderborght, O. et al. (Ed.) IGBP and 'Global Change' related research in Belgium II. pp. 138-139, more Lancelot, C.; Mathot, S.; Becquevort, S.; Dandois, J.-M.; Billen, G. (1993). Carbon and nitrogen cycling through the microbial network of the marginal ice zone of the Southern Ocean with particular emphasis on the northwestern Weddell Sea, in: Caschetto, S. (Ed.) Belgian scientific research programme on Antarctica: scientific results of phase II (10/1988-05/1992): 1. Plankton ecology and marine biogeochemistry. Belgian scientific research programme on Antarctica, : pp. II/05/1-110, more Billen, G. (1989). La floraison d'algues toxiques = De bloei van giftige algen, in: Studie- en Beleidsdag "De Noordzee: een zee voor het leven". Oostende 20 mei 1989. pp. 12 pp, more Lancelot, Ch.; Billen, G.; Mathot, S. (1989). Ecophysiology of phyto- and bacterioplankton growth in the Southern Ocean, in: Caschetto, S. (Ed.) Belgian scientific research programme on Antarctica: scientific results of phase I (10/1985-01/1989): 1. Plankton ecology. pp. 05/1-97, more Servais, P.; Becquevort, S.; Billen, G. (1989). Dynamics of bacterioplankton in the North Sea, in: Pichot, G. (Ed.) Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research 1989: proceedings of the North Sea Symposium held in Ghent, 14 February 1989. pp. 263-282, more Billen, G. (1988). Marine biology and geochemistry, in: Proceedings of the Belgian National Colloquium on Antarctic Research (Brussels, October 20, 1987). pp. 263-267, more Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; De Becker, E.; Servais, P. (1988). Modelling microbial processes (phyto- and bacterioplankton) in the Schelde estuary, in: Hummel, H. et al. (Ed.) Hydrobiology and chemistry of the Schelde and Westerschelde: proceedings of the Schelde symposium (May 1987, Terneuzen, The Netherlands). pp. 43-55, more Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Mathot, S. (1988). Ecophysiology of phyto- and bacterioplankton growth in the Prydz Bay area during the austral summer 1987: II. Bacterioplankton activity, in: Proceedings of the Belgian National Colloquium on Antarctic Research (Brussels, October 20, 1987). pp. 133-146, more Lancelot, C.; Billen, G.; Mathot, S. (1988). Ecophysiology of phyto- and bacterioplankton growth in the Prydz Bay area during the austral summer 1987: I. Modelling phytoplankton growth, in: Proceedings of the Belgian National Colloquium on Antarctic Research (Brussels, October 20, 1987). pp. 115-132, more Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Debecker, E.; Servais, P. (1986). The terrestrial-marine interface: modelling nitrogen transformations during its transfer through the Scheldt River system and its estuarine zone, in: Nihoul, J.C.J. (Ed.) Marine interfaces ecohydrodynamics: proceedings of the 17th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Hydrodynamics. Elsevier Oceanography Series, 42: pp. 429-452. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0422-9894(08)71058-4, more Billen, G. (1984). Heterotrophic utilization and regeneration of nitrogen, in: Hobbie, J.E. et al. (Ed.) Heterotrophic Activity in the Sea. Proceedings of a NATO Advanced Research Institute on Microbial Metabolism and the Cycling of Organic Matter in the Sea, November 1981, Cascais, Portugal. NATO Conference Series. IV. Marine Sciences, 15: pp. 313-355, more Billen, G. (1982). Modelling the processes of organic matter degradation and nutrients recycling in sedimentary systems, in: Nedwell, D.B. et al. Sediment Microbiology. pp. 15-52, more Billen, G.; Somville, M. (1982). Carbon cycling in the Belgian coastal zone and adjacent areas: utilization of primary products by planktonic and benthic bacteria, in: Heip, C.H.R. et al. (Ed.) Geconcerteerde Onderzoeksacties Interuniversitaire Actie Oceanologie: eindverslag 3. Biological processes and translocations = Actions de Recherche Concertées Action Interuniversitaire Océanologie: rapport final 3. Biological processes and translocations. pp. 175-198, more Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Billen, G.; Joiris, C.; Daro, M.H.; Lancelot, C.; Hecq, J.H.; Bertels, A.; Bossicart, M.; Somville, M.; Mommaerts, J.-P.; Wijnant, J.; Wehren, J.C. (1982). Carbon cycling in the Belgian coastal zone and adjacent areas: general structure of the ecosystem, in: Heip, C.H.R. et al. (Ed.) Geconcerteerde Onderzoeksacties Interuniversitaire Actie Oceanologie: eindverslag 3. Biological processes and translocations = Actions de Recherche Concertées Action Interuniversitaire Océanologie: rapport final 3. Biological processes and translocations. pp. 99-125, more Billen, G.; Wollast, R. (1981). Cycle de la matiere organique et des elements biogenes dans les systemes marins cotiers, in: Studiedag kustwater-estuariumverontreiniging. pp. 9 + tableaux + figures, more Lancelot, C.; Daro, M.H.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Billen, G.; Joiris, C.; Bossicart, M.; Bertels, A.; Verbeustel, S.; Nys, J.; Nihoul, C.; Putman, J.; Wynant, J.; Heise, A.; Goeyens, L. (1980). Ecometabolism of the coastal area of the Southern Bight of the North Sea: report of the workgroup "Organic Matter" (1979), in: Geconcerteerde Onderzoeksacties Interuniversitaire Actie Oceanologie: verslag van de studiedagen = Actions de Recherche Concertées Action Interuniversitaire Océanologie: rapports des journées d'études. pp. 109-130, more Billen, G. (1978). The dependence of the various kinds of microbial metabolism on the redox state of the medium, in: Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) (Ed.) Biogeochemistry of estuarine sediments: Proceedings of a Unesco/SCOR Workshop held in Melreux, Belgium, 29 November to 3 December, 1976. pp. 254-261, more Billen, G.; Putman, J.; Heise, A. (1978). Voies de dégradation de la matière organique dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut: rôle des fermentations, in: Actions de recherches concertées en océanographie: rapport d'activité 1978, I. pp. 1-21, more Billen, G.; Joiris, C.R.; Wijnant, J.; Gillain, G. (1978). Concentration and microbiological utilization of small organic molecules in the Scheldt estuary, the Belgian coastal zone of the North Sea and the English Channel, in: Actions de recherches concertées en océanographie: rapport d'activité 1978, II. pp. 34 + figures, more Billen, G.; Smitz, J. (1978). Mathematical model of water quality in a highly polluted estuary, in: Nihoul, J.C.J. Hydrodynamics of estuaries and fjords : proceedings of the 9th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Hydrodynamics, 1977. Elsevier Oceanography Series, 23: pp. 55-62, more Billen, G.; Vanderborcht, J.P. (1978). Evaluation of the exchange fluxes of materials between sediments and overlying waters from direct measurements of bacterial activity and mathematical analysis of vertical concentration profiles in interstitial waters, in: Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) (Ed.) Biogeochemistry of estuarine sediments: Proceedings of a Unesco/SCOR Workshop held in Melreux, Belgium, 29 November to 3 December, 1976. pp. 154-165, more Billen, G.; Verbeustel, S. (1978). Distribution et utilization du lactate et de l'acétate dans les sédiments, in: Actions de recherches concertées en océanographie: rapport d'activité 1978, II. pp. 8, more Billen, G.; Verbeustel, S. (1978). Distribution of microbial metabolisms in natural environments displaying gradients of oxidation-reduction conditions, in: Actions de recherches concertées en océanographie: rapport d'activité 1978, II. pp. 5, more Billen, G. (1977). L'activité microbiologique benthique: réflections sur la méthodologie de son étude, in: Elskens, I. et al. (Ed.) Studie en beheer van het mariene systeem: 4de Colloquium E4-77, Louvain-la-Neuve, 18 juli-5 augustus 1977, vol. 2. pp. 72-98, more Billen, G.; Elskens, I.; Smitz, J. (1977). Effet de la température dans les modèles chimiques et écologiques: impact des rejets thermiques, in: Elskens, I. et al. (Ed.) Studie en beheer van het mariene systeem: 4de Colloquium E4-77, Louvain-la-Neuve, 18 juli-5 augustus 1977, vol. 2. pp. 358-376, more Billen, G.; Smitz, J.; Somville, M.; Wollast, R. (1976). Physico-chimie de l'estuaire: dégradation de la matière organique et processus d'oxydo-réduction dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut, in: Nihoul, J.C.J. et al. (Ed.) Projekt Zee eindverslag: 10. Het Schelde-estuarium. Projekt Zee eindverslag = Projet Mer rapport final, 10: pp. 102-152, more Billen, G.; Elskens, I.; Smitz, J. (1976). Effet de la température dans les modèles chimiques et écologiques: impact des rejets thermiques, in: Nihoul, J.C.J. et al. (Ed.) Projekt Zee eindverslag: 10. Het Schelde-estuarium. Projekt Zee eindverslag = Projet Mer rapport final, 10: pp. 219-239, more Billen, G.; Smitz, J. (1975). A mathematical model of microbial and chemical oxidation-reduction processes in the Scheldt estuary, in: Mathematical models of continental seas. Complementary results on the dynamic processes in the Southern Bight of the North Sea. CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 1975(C:21): pp. 69-85, more Vanderborght, J.-P.; Wollast, R.; Billen, G. (1975). Mass transfer in disturbed sediments, in: Mathematical models of continental seas. Complementary results on the dynamic processes in the Southern Bight of the North Sea. CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 1975(C:21): pp. 109-158, more Billen, G.; Smitz, J. (1974). A mathematical model of microbial and chemical oxidation-reduction processes in the Scheldt estuary, in: Mathematical Model. Annual report: december 1974. IV. First part. pp. 69-85, more Vanderborght, J.-P.; Wollast, R.; Billen, G. (1974). Mass transfer in disturbed sediments, in: Mathematical Model. Annual report: december 1974. IV. First part. pp. 109-137, more
Abstract [show]
Desmit, X.; Thieu, V.; Dulière, V.; Campuzano, F.; Silvestre, M.; Garnier, J.; Sobrinho, J.; Pinto, L.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Neves, R.; Ménesguen, A.; Billen, G.; Lacroix, G. (2016). Past, present and future eutrophication levels in the North East Atlantic, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 23, more
Reports (20) [show]
Garnier, J.; Billen, G.; Passy, P.; Riousset, P.; Rousseau, V.; Banescu, A.-M.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Gleize, F.; Mathieu, Y. (2011). How to achieve sustainable water ecosystems management connecting research, people and policy makers in Europe (AWARE). Deliverable D 2.5: 3S-North Sea case study report: results of the local events, on-line survey and interviews. EU Joint Research Centre (JCR): Brussel. 108 pp., more Garnier, J.; Passy, P.; Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Rousseau, V.; Gypens, N. (2010). How to achieve sustainable water ecosystems management connecting research, people and policy makers in Europe (AWARE). Deliverable D 2.2 North Sea case study content and process design report. EU Joint Research Centre (JCR): Brussel. 28 pp., more Garnier, J.; Billen, G.; Passy, P.; Rousseau, V.; Lancelot, C. (2009). How to achieve sustainable water ecosystems management connecting research, people and policy makers in Europe (AWARE). Deliverable D 1.2: The North Sea-3S* case Study (* 3S for Seine, Somme, Scheldt watersheds). EU Joint Research Centre (JCR): Brussel. 34 pp., more Billen, G.; Somville, M. (1982). Carbon cycling in the Belgian coastal zone and adjacent areas. Part IV. Utilization of primary products by planktonic and benthic bacteria. CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 1982(L:35). ICES: Copenhagen. 91-117 pp., more Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Billen, G.; Joiris, G.; Daro, M.-H.; Lancelot, C.; Hecq, J.H.; Bossicart, M.; Somville, M.; Mommaerts, J.-P.; Wijnant, J.; Wehren, J.C.; Bertels, A. (1982). Carbon cycling in the Belgian coastal zone and adjacent areas. Part I. General structure of the ecosystem. CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 1982(L:31). ICES: Copenhagen. 5-35 pp., more Lancelot, C.; Daro, M.H.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Billen, G.; Joiris, C.; Bossicart, M.; Bertels, A.; Verbeustel, S.; Nys, J.; Nihoul, C.; Putman, J.; Wynant, J.; Heise, A.; Goeyens, L. (1980). Ecometabolism of the coastal area of the Southern Bight of the North Sea. Report of the workgroup "Organic Matter" (1979). CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 1980(L:22). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 109-130 pp., more Billen, G.; Bouquegneau, J.-M.; Joiris, C.; Verbeustel, S.; Putman, J.; Wijnant, J.; Pichot, G.; Heise, A. (1979). Groupe "matière organique", sous-groupe "microbiologie". Rapport de synthèse 1979. Synth. OM/1979:01. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 30 pp., more Joiris, C.; Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Mommaerts, J.P.; Daro, M.H.; Bossicart, M.; Gillain, G.; Bertels, A.; Hecq, J.H.; Wijnant, J. (1979). Dynamics of organic matter in three planktonic ecosystems of the southern North Sea. Report of the workgroup "Organic Matter", 1977-1978. CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 1979(L:33). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 165-184 pp., more Joiris, C.; Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Mommaerts, J.-P.; Daro, M.H.; Bossicart, M.; Gillain, G.; Bertels, A.; Hecq, J.H.; Wijnant, J. (1979). Dynamics of organic matter in three planktonic ecosystems of the southern North Sea: report of the workgroup "Organic Matter", 1977-1978, in: Geconcerteerde Onderzoeksacties Interuniversitaire Actie Oceanologie: verslag van de studiedagen = Actions de Recherche Concertées Action Interuniversitaire Océanologie: rapports des journées d'études. pp. 165-184, more Billen, G. (1978). La régulation de l'activité bactériènne hétérotrophe dans les milieux naturels. OM/1978 08. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 12 + tableaux + figures pp., more Billen, G.; Joiris, C. (1978). Synthèse des recherches en microbiologie (période 1977-1978), in: Actions de recherches concertées en océanographie: rapport d'activité 1978, II. pp. 1-22, more Billen, G.; Joiris, C.R. (1978). Groupe de travail matière organique. Compte rendu de la réunion du 27 avril 1978. OM/1978 12. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 8 pp., more Billen, G.; Putman, J. (1978). Dosage des petits acides organiques dans l'eau de mer. OM/1978 04. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 8 pp., more Mariotti, A.; Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; Wollast, R. (1978). Importance relative de l'apport de matière organique d'origine marine et terrigène dans les vases de la zone côtière belge: utilisation de ¹⁵N comme indicateur, in: Actions de recherches concertées en océanographie: rapport d'activité 1978, I. pp. 1-13, more Putman, J.; Billen, G. (1978). Mesure de l'utilisation de substrats organiques par les communautés microbiologiques des eaux naturelles. OM/1978 10. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 5 pp., more Billen, G. (1973). Tentative d'estimation de l'activité hétérotophe dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut par incorporation de HCO₃^- marqué à l'obsurité (Campagnes de janvier, octobre et novembre 1973). Technical Reports I.C.W.B. - C.I.P.S., 1973/BACT.13. Modèle Mathématique de la Pollution en Mer du Nord: Bruxelles. 4 + figures pp., more Billen, G. (1973). Nitrification dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut. Denombrement des bactéries nitrifiantes (Campagnes de mai, juin et septembre 1973). Technical Reports I.C.W.B. - C.I.P.S., 1973/BACT.14. Modèle Mathématique de la Pollution en Mer du Nord: Bruxelles. [no pag.] pp., more Billen, G. (1973). Nitrification dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut. Relation entre l'activité nitrifiante et le potential rédox (Campagnes d'avril, mai, juin, juillet et septembre 1973). Technical Reports I.C.W.B. - C.I.P.S., 1973/CHIM.02. Modèle Mathématique de la Pollution en Mer du Nord: Bruxelles. [no pag.] pp., more Billen, G. (1973). Nitrification et denitrification dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut (Campagne du 30.1.1973 au 1.2.1973). Technical Reports I.C.W.B. - C.I.P.S., 1973/SCHELDT 00:CHIM.01. Modèle Mathématique de la Pollution en Mer du Nord: Bruxelles. 6 + figures pp., more Billen, G.; Vanderborght, J.-P. (1973). Etude du comportement des nitrates dans les sédiments du bassin de chasse d'Ostende. Technical Reports I.C.W.B. - C.I.P.S., 1973/CHIM.01. Modèle Mathématique de la Pollution en Mer du Nord: Bruxelles. 6 + figures pp., more
Other publications (5) [show]
Lacroix, G.; Desmit, X.; Dulière, V.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Thieu, V.; Silvestre, M.; Passy, P.; Lassaletta, L.; Guittard, G.; Théry, S.; Ménesguen, A.; Thouvenin, B.; Dussauze, M.; Mateus, M.; Neves, R.; Sobrinho, J.; Ascione Kenov, I.; Garcia, C.; Lenhart, H.; Los, H.; Troost, T.; van der Molen, J. (2014). Ecosystem models as support to eutrophication management in the North Atlantic Ocean (EMoSEM). Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences: Brussels. 1 poster pp., more Billen, G.; Verbeustel, S. (1980). Distribution of Microbial Metabolisms in Natural Environments displaying Gradients of Oxidation-Reduction Conditions, in: [s.d.] pp. 291-300, more Mommaerts, J.-P.; Daro, M.H.; Joiris, C.; Billen, G. (1978). Energietransferten in de Spuikom: synthese van de werkzaamheden van 1972 tot 1977. IZWO Mededelingen en Informatie 8(Spec. Vol. FKFO-report 1977): 1-19, more Billen, G.; Smitz, J. (1976). Thermal Pollution and Water Quality in an Industrial Estuary, in: Vansteenkiste, G.C. (Ed.) System Simulation in Water Resources. pp. 203-213, more Billen, G.; Smitz, J. (1976). Effets de la pollution thermique sur les processus microbiologiques d'oxydo-réduction dans l'estuaire de l'Escaut. Tribune de Cebedeau 29(393-394): 309-317, more

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