Carbon monoxide (CO) and dimethylsulphide (DMS) cycling in a changing arctic ocean

• Main Author: Campen, Hanna
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Arctic; Arctic Ocean; Global warming; Ocean acidification
• Online Access: https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/60699/; https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/60699/1/Campen-Hanna-ZuD.pdf; https://macau.uni-kiel.de/receive/macau_mods_00005084

This study examines the relationship between the carbon monoxide (CO) and dimethyl sulphide (DMS) cycles in the surface waters of the Arctic Ocean and their interactions with environmental factors such as ocean acidification, changing light conditions, and abiotic factors. The radiation budget of the atmosphere above the Arctic Ocean plays a crucial role in global climate, and understanding the processes that influence it is important for mitigating the effects of global warming. Climate-relevant gases like CO and DMS can affect the radiation budget in the Arctic atmosphere. However, due to limited information on CO in the Arctic and incomplete knowledge of the processes and interactions related to DMS production, there is uncertainty regarding future CO and DMS production pathways and emissions in this region. Therefore, this study aims to provide insights into the CO and DMS cycle in the Arctic Ocean surface waters and their interactions with environmental factors.