Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific
Here we provide compelling evidence that deep particle export enhanced dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations beneath the Pacific’s Subarctic Front (SA, ∼42°N) and Northern Subtropical Front (NST, ∼34°N). We report three main findings: First, deep export of subjectively small particles (128–5...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:fb7658435b384d88a5ef3d9f3197fa7f 2023-05-15T18:28:15+02:00 Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific Chelsea Nicole Lopez Dennis Arthur Hansell 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.659034 https://doaj.org/article/fb7658435b384d88a5ef3d9f3197fa7f EN eng Frontiers Media S.A. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.659034/full https://doaj.org/toc/2296-7745 2296-7745 doi:10.3389/fmars.2021.659034 https://doaj.org/article/fb7658435b384d88a5ef3d9f3197fa7f Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol 8 (2021) dissolved organic carbon export North Pacific fronts biogeochemistry particle export subtropical fronts Science Q General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.659034 2022-12-31T10:17:29Z Here we provide compelling evidence that deep particle export enhanced dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations beneath the Pacific’s Subarctic Front (SA, ∼42°N) and Northern Subtropical Front (NST, ∼34°N). We report three main findings: First, deep export of subjectively small particles (128–512 μm) was apparent throughout the frontal zone in which the SA resides. However, export of large particles was specifically associated with the SA, rather than the entire frontal zone, and appeared to exclusively transfer DOC into the bathypelagic water column. Second, a similar DOC enrichment existed beneath the NST, though this signal was curiously not accompanied by observable particles (>128 μm). We conclude that export occurring previously in winter left this DOC behind as a residue, though the associated particles were no longer present by spring. Third, the presence of strong hydrographic fronts was not the only control on export that resulted in these unique DOC distributions. Deep export and DOC enrichment was also controlled by latitude-specific biogeochemical and hydrographic conditions, such as depth of the nutricline and seasonal mixed layer shoaling. Given these observations, the fronts within the transitional region of the North Pacific are clearly special locations for deep carbon sequestration and for providing uncommon DOC enrichment that ultimately supports the deep microbial community. Article in Journal/Newspaper Subarctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Pacific Frontiers in Marine Science 8 |
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Here we provide compelling evidence that deep particle export enhanced dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations beneath the Pacific’s Subarctic Front (SA, ∼42°N) and Northern Subtropical Front (NST, ∼34°N). We report three main findings: First, deep export of subjectively small particles (128–512 μm) was apparent throughout the frontal zone in which the SA resides. However, export of large particles was specifically associated with the SA, rather than the entire frontal zone, and appeared to exclusively transfer DOC into the bathypelagic water column. Second, a similar DOC enrichment existed beneath the NST, though this signal was curiously not accompanied by observable particles (>128 μm). We conclude that export occurring previously in winter left this DOC behind as a residue, though the associated particles were no longer present by spring. Third, the presence of strong hydrographic fronts was not the only control on export that resulted in these unique DOC distributions. Deep export and DOC enrichment was also controlled by latitude-specific biogeochemical and hydrographic conditions, such as depth of the nutricline and seasonal mixed layer shoaling. Given these observations, the fronts within the transitional region of the North Pacific are clearly special locations for deep carbon sequestration and for providing uncommon DOC enrichment that ultimately supports the deep microbial community. |
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Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific |
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Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific |
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Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific |
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Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific |
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Evidence of Deep DOC Enrichment via Particle Export Beneath Subarctic and Northern Subtropical Fronts in the North Pacific |
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evidence of deep doc enrichment via particle export beneath subarctic and northern subtropical fronts in the north pacific |
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