Guillaume Liniger, Sébastien Moreau, Delphine Lannuzel, Magdalena M. Carranza, Peter G. Strutton
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Abstract
The Southern Ocean (south of 30°S) contributes significantly to global ocean carbon uptake through the solubility, physical and biological pumps. Many studies have estimated carbon export to the deep ocean, but very few have attempted a basin-scale perspective, or accounted for the sea-ice zone (SIZ). In this study, we use an extensive array of BGC-Argo floats to improve previous estimates of carbon export across basins and frontal zones, specifically including the SIZ. Using a new method involving changes in particulate organic carbon and dissolved oxygen along the mesopelagic layer, we find that the total Southern Ocean carbon export from 2014 to 2022 is 2.69 ± 1.23 PgC y−1. The polar Antarctic zone contributes the most (41%) with 1.09 ± 0.46 PgC y−1. Conversely, the SIZ contributes the least (8%) with 0.21 ± 0.09 PgC y−1 and displays a strong shallow respiration in the upper 200 m. However, the SIZ contribution can increase up to 14% depending on the depth range investigated. We also consider vertical turbulent fluxes, which can be neglected at depth but are important near the surface. Our work provides a complementary approach to previous studies and is relevant for work that focuses on evaluating the biogeochemical impacts of changes in Antarctic sea-ice extent. Refining estimates of carbon export and understanding its drivers ultimately impacts our comprehension of climate variability at the global ocean scale.
南大洋(30°S以南)通过溶解度、物理和生物泵对全球海洋碳吸收做出了重大贡献。许多研究估计了向深海的碳输出,但很少有人尝试从盆地尺度的角度来看,或者考虑到海冰带(SIZ)。在本研究中,我们使用广泛的BGC-Argo浮标阵列来改进先前对盆地和锋面区(特别是包括SIZ)碳输出的估计。利用中远洋颗粒有机碳和溶解氧变化的新方法,我们发现2014 - 2022年南大洋碳输出总量为2.69±1.23 PgC y−1。极南极区贡献最大(41%),为1.09±0.46 PgC y - 1。相反,SIZ贡献最小(8%),为0.21±0.09 PgC y - 1,在200 m以上表现出较强的浅呼吸。然而,根据所调查的深度范围,SIZ的贡献可以增加到14%。我们还考虑了垂直湍流通量,它在深处可以忽略,但在地表附近很重要。我们的工作为以前的研究提供了一种补充方法,并与评估南极海冰范围变化的生物地球化学影响的工作相关。改进对碳输出的估计并了解其驱动因素最终会影响我们对全球海洋尺度气候变化的理解。
期刊介绍:
Global Biogeochemical Cycles (GBC) features research on regional to global biogeochemical interactions, as well as more local studies that demonstrate fundamental implications for biogeochemical processing at regional or global scales. Published papers draw on a wide array of methods and knowledge and extend in time from the deep geologic past to recent historical and potential future interactions. This broad scope includes studies that elucidate human activities as interactive components of biogeochemical cycles and physical Earth Systems including climate. Authors are required to make their work accessible to a broad interdisciplinary range of scientists.