Kampmeier, Mareike, Dale, Andrew W. , Greinert, Jens , Hoving, Hendrik J. , Pontiller, Benjamin , Scheppukat, Danilo, Sommer, Stefan and Wenzlaff, Emanuel (2024) Role of Eddies in the Carbon Pump of Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems, REEBUS, Cruise No. M182, 31.05. - 10.07.2022, Mindelo (Cap Verde) - Pt. Delgada (Azores), MOSES Eddy Study III. . METEOR-Berichte, M182 . Begutachterpanel Forschungsschiffe, Bonn, 149 pp. DOI 10.48433/cr_m182.

Preview

Text awi_fae918832c2cb3f5afa5f7388754b8043657daf1.pdf - Published Version Download (13MB) | Preview

Abstract

The research cruise M182 (MOSES Eddy-III) concludes a trilogy of research cruises conducted
in the frame of the Helmholtz Association's Modular Observation Solutions for Earth Systems
(MOSES) infrastructure, aiming at a comprehensive multi- and interdisciplinary study of ocean
eddies in the northern tropical Atlantic. As an integral part of the BMBF-funded project "Role
of eddies in the carbon pump of eastern upwelling systems - Demonstration Case Canary
Current System" (REEBUS), launched in 2019, this study focuses on investigating the multi-
layered influence of eddies on the lateral transport of biogeochemical properties and the carbon
pump within deep-sea ecosystems. Ocean eddies have a significant impact on the physical,
biogeochemical and biological aspects of coastal upwelling regions. Given the profound socio-
economic impact of coastal upwelling areas, REEBUS takes a multidisciplinary approach to
investigate the influence of ocean eddies on these systems. This expedition is motivated by the
objective of acquiring novel insights into the functional dynamics of eddies, specifically
elucidating their role in the CO2 source and sink functions inherent to eastern boundary
upwelling systems. Furthermore, our investigative efforts encompassed a thorough
examination of the biological carbon pump within both the designated upwelling areas and
their associated oligotrophic regions. The synthesis of data from all REEBUS cruises, coupled
with the inclusion of data from prior expeditions (MOSES Eddy-I and II) within this
geographical region, promises to yield a high scientific potential.

Actions (login required)

View Item