The prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms that drive the pelagic ocean's
biogeochemical cycles are currently facing an unprecedented set of comprehensive …

The world's oceans are a major sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). The biological
carbon pump plays a vital role in the net transfer of CO2 from the atmosphere to the oceans …

Abstract Transparent Exopolymer Particles (TEP) have received considerable attention
since they were first described in the ocean more than 20 years ago. This is because of their …

Biogeochemical cycles in the ocean are strongly affected by the elemental stoichiometry (C:
N: P) of phytoplankton, which largely reflects their macromolecular content. A greater …

Herbicides have been increasingly used worldwide and a large amount of herbicide residue
eventually enters the ocean via groundwater or surface run-off every year. However, the …

Abstract Northern Patagonia (41–44° S) is affected by climatic, hydrological and
oceanographic anomalies, which in synergy with processes such as global warming and …

Phytoplankton are key components of ecosystems. Their growth is deeply influenced by
temperature. In a context of global change, it is important to precisely estimate the impact of …

Nitrogen and phosphorus are universally recognized as limiting elements in the
eutrophication processes affecting the majority of the world's lakes, reservoirs, and coastal …

Diatoms account for up to 50% of marine primary production and are considered to be key
players in the biological carbon pump. Ocean acidification (OA) is expected to affect diatoms …

Ocean acidification (OA), caused by seawater CO2 uptake, has significant impacts on
marine calcifying organisms and phototrophs. However, the response of bacterial …