The role of calcifying phytoplankton on marine biogeochemical cycles & climate

13 Dezembro 2022, 10:00 • Catarina Guerreiro

1. Marine Carbon Cycle: why does it matter?

            1.1. Physical Carbon Pump

            1.2. Biological Carbon Pump

            1.3. Carbonate Counter Pump

2. The role of coccolithophores in the Marine Carbon Cycle 

            - Concepts of “Coccolith-Ballasting Effect” & PIC/POC ratio

            - Impacts from CO₂-related climate warming

3. The role of biogenic calcification in the Earth’s climate over time

4. “Take-home” messages & Bibliography