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Celussi, M, Manna, V, Quero, GM, Banchi, E, Basili, M, Budillon, G, Castagno, P, Rees, AP and Luna, GM 2026 Inorganic carbon fixation by deep prokaryotes as an unaccounted-for CO2 sink in Antarctic waters. Communications Earth & Environment. 10.1038/s43247-026-03610-z
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Abstract/Summary
The Ross Sea is one of the most productive regions of the Ocean and is a major site of deep-water formation, ultimately affecting the global thermohaline circulation. As such, it plays a pivotal role in regulating atmospheric CO2 through the biological and the solubility carbon pumps. Despite the recognised importance of this area, the knowledge of the carbon fluxes mediated by microbes in its interior remains limited. Here we describe the outcomes of 62 incubation experiments aimed at understanding the processing of inorganic and organic carbon pools between 200 and 2000 m. Results showed that in these waters DIC fixation occurs at rates between 0.03 and 3.12 nmol C L−1 d−1 and represents a relevant CO2 sink, especially under high particulate organic carbon conditions. Both Archaea (Nitrosopumilaceae) and Bacteria (SUP05 and SAR324) were identified as putative major DIC fixers in High Salinity Shelf Water, Circumpolar Deep Water, and Antarctic Bottom Water.
| Item Type: | Publication - Article |
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| Divisions: | Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Science Areas > Marine Processes and Observations |
| Depositing User: | S Hawkins |
| Date made live: | 30 Jun 2026 09:31 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jun 2026 09:31 |
| URI: | https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/10624 |
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