Biological Pump Research Group

The Biological Pump Research Group studies how marine organisms, like phytoplankton, capture carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and transfer it from the ocean’s surface to its depths. This process, called the biological pump, helps regulate Earth's climate by removing carbon from the atmosphere. The group investigates how factors like ocean chemistry, temperature, and biological activity influence this carbon transfer, aiming to improve understanding of the ocean’s role in climate change and help develop strategies for carbon management. Their work enhances knowledge about ocean ecosystems and their importance in global carbon cycling.