Uncertain response of ocean biological carbon export in a changing world
The transfer of organic carbon from the upper to the deep ocean by particulate export flux is
the starting point for the long-term storage of photosynthetically fixed carbon. This 'biological …
the starting point for the long-term storage of photosynthetically fixed carbon. This 'biological …
Oceans and coastal ecosystems and their services
Ocean and coastal ecosystems support life on Earth and many aspects of human well-being.
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Global carbon and other biogeochemical cycles and feedbacks
It is unequivocal that the increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4)
and nitrous oxide (N2O) since the pre-industrial period are caused by human activities. The …
and nitrous oxide (N2O) since the pre-industrial period are caused by human activities. The …
Widespread changes in Southern Ocean phytoplankton blooms linked to climate drivers
SJ Thomalla, SA Nicholson, TJ Ryan-Keogh… - Nature Climate …, 2023 - nature.com
Climate change is expected to elicit widespread alterations to nutrient and light supply,
which interact to influence phytoplankton growth and their seasonal cycles. Using 25 years …
which interact to influence phytoplankton growth and their seasonal cycles. Using 25 years …
The promise of blue carbon climate solutions: where the science supports ocean-climate policy
The ocean is gaining prominence in climate change policy circles as a tool for addressing
the climate crisis. Blue carbon, the carbon captured and stored by marine and coastal …
the climate crisis. Blue carbon, the carbon captured and stored by marine and coastal …
What the geological past can tell us about the future of the ocean's twilight zone
Paleontological reconstructions of plankton community structure during warm periods of the
Cenozoic (last 66 million years) reveal that deep-dwelling 'twilight zone'(200–1000 m) …
Cenozoic (last 66 million years) reveal that deep-dwelling 'twilight zone'(200–1000 m) …
The oceans' biological carbon pumps: Framework for a research observational community approach
A recent paradigm explains that the downward pumping of biogenic carbon in the ocean is
performed by the combined action of six different biological carbon pumps (BCPs): the …
performed by the combined action of six different biological carbon pumps (BCPs): the …
Southern Ocean phytoplankton dynamics and carbon export: insights from a seasonal cycle approach
SJ Thomalla, M Du Plessis… - … of the Royal …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Quantifying the strength and efficiency of the Southern Ocean biological carbon pump (BCP)
and its response to predicted changes in the Earth's climate is fundamental to our ability to …
and its response to predicted changes in the Earth's climate is fundamental to our ability to …
In situ particle measurements deemphasize the role of size in governing the sinking velocity of marine particles
JR Williams, SLC Giering - Geophysical Research Letters, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Sinking particles are important in delivering carbon to the deep ocean where it may be
stored out of contact with the atmosphere. Whilst particle sinking velocities are known to be …
stored out of contact with the atmosphere. Whilst particle sinking velocities are known to be …
Sensitivity of a carbon-based primary production model on satellite ocean color products
Satellite remote sensing plays a crucial role in estimating global primary production. One
well-known model is the carbon-based production model (CbPM), which focuses on the …
well-known model is the carbon-based production model (CbPM), which focuses on the …