The role of a changing Arctic Ocean and climate for the biogeochemical cycling of dimethyl sulphide and carbon monoxide

Campen, HI, Arévalo-Martínez, DL, Artioli, Y, Brown, IJ, Kitidis, V, Lessin, G, Rees, AP and Bange, HW 2021 The role of a changing Arctic Ocean and climate for the biogeochemical cycling of dimethyl sulphide and carbon monoxide. Ambio. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-021-01612-z

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Abstract/Summary

Dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and carbon monoxide(CO) are climate-relevant trace gases that play key roles in the radiative budget of the Arctic atmosphere. Under global warming, Arctic sea ice retreats at an unprecedented rate, altering light penetration and biological communities, and potentially affect DMS and CO cycling in the Arctic Ocean. This could have socio-economic implications in and beyond the Arctic region. However, little is known about CO production pathways and emissions in this region and the future development of DMS and CO cycling. Here we summarize the current understanding and assess potential future changes of DMS and CO cycling in relation to changes in sea ice coverage, light penetration, bacterial and microalgal communities, pH and physical properties. We suggest that production of DMS and CO might increase with ice melting, increasing light availability and shifting phytoplankton community. Among others, policy measures should facilitate large scale process studies, coordinated long term observations and modelling efforts to improve our current understanding of the cycling and emissions of DMS and CO in the Arctic Ocean and of global consequences.

Item Type: Publication - Article
Additional Keywords: Arctic Ocean; Climate; Carbon monoxide; Dimethyl sulphide; Ice loss; Trace gases
Divisions: Plymouth Marine Laboratory > National Capability categories > Single Centre NC - CLASS
Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Science Areas > Marine System Modelling
Depositing User: S Hawkins
Date made live: 28 Sep 2021 09:45
Last Modified: 28 Sep 2021 09:45
URI: https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/9394

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