Insights into the role of the biological carbon pump in dissolved methane accumulation and emissions in the Arabian Sea
ID:614
Poster Presentation
2027-01-15 16:00 (China Standard Time)
Session:Session 49 - Biological Carbon Pump: New Insights from Field Observations and Model Constraints
Abstract
Beyond its well-established role in carbon sequestration, the biological carbon pump (BCP) may also influence dissolved methane (CH4) cycling by regulating organic matter export, remineralization, oxygen consumption, and microbial processes. However, whether and how the BCP shapes the vertical distribution of dissolved CH4 and its exchange with the atmosphere remain poorly understood, particularly in oxygen minimum zones (OMZs). Here, we present high-resolution field observations of dissolved CH4 concentrations and air-sea CH4 fluxes from the oxygen depleted Arabian Sea. We investigate the vertical heterogeneity of dissolved CH4 throughout the water column, with particular emphasis on the relationship between CH4 accumulation, oxygen gradients, and indicators of organic matter export and remineralization. We further examine whether the observed vertical methane distribution reflects the biogeochemical conditions established by the biological carbon pump. Our observations provide new perspectives on the interactions among carbon export, oxygen dynamics, and marine methane cycling, offering field-based evidence for evaluating the role of the biological carbon pump in regulating CH4 accumulation and air-sea CH4 emissions in the Arabian Sea.
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