ocean biogeochemistry

Ocean biogeochemistry studies how chemical elements and compounds, like carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, move and change within the ocean’s environment. It examines interactions between living organisms (like plankton and fish) and non-living components (water, minerals) to understand processes such as nutrient cycling, carbon storage, and how the ocean influences climate. These processes affect the health of marine ecosystems, ocean productivity, and global climate regulation. Essentially, ocean biogeochemistry explores the complex biochemical and physical interactions that sustain life in the ocean and regulate Earth’s climate system.