Material transported in the atmosphere originates from a variety of natural and anthropogenic sources and contains both macro- and micronutrients (N, P, C, Si, trace metals including iron and copper) and potentially toxic elements (e.g. copper, lead). Consequently deposition represents an important source of new nutrients and particles for large regions of the open ocean.
The following SOLAS endorsed project contributes to the Mid-Term Strategy:
DONUT-Dependence of dissolved organic matter cycling on atmospheric inputs of nutrients
SOLAS documentation related to the topic:
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Spring 2013 |
Conceptual diagram illustrating the main issues, processes and species relating to the SOLAS Atmospheric nutrients strategy (click here for copyright info) |
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Spring 2013 |
Moore et al. (2013) Processes and patterns of oceanic nutrient limitation, Nature Geoscience. DOI:10.1038/NGE01765 |
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Summer 2011 |
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December 2010 |
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November 2010 |
Report- workshop on 'Upper ocean nutrient limitation: processes, patterns and potential for change' |
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October 2010 |
Report- workshop on '2010 GEOTRACES Mediterranean planning workshop' |
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November 2009 |
SOLAS Open Science Conference 2009, Barcelona, Spain |
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2009 |
White Papers (pdf 32.6kB) |
- last update October 2013 -