The ocean’s biological carbon pump under pressure

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Authors: Jack J. Middelburg
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Increasing hydrostatic pressure induces the release of dissolved organic matter from rapidly settling marine particles and contributes to the depth attenuation of carbon fluxes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine and coastal ecosystems Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena

Publication details

Journal / source
Science Advances
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Volume
12
Issue
6
Pages
eaef3182–eaef3182
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN