DOI: 10.54050/prj1820748 ISSN: 2632-4067
How minerals impact the storage of organic carbon in our oceans
Caroline PeacockHow minerals impact the storage of organic carbon in our oceans
MinOrg set out to increase our understanding of the oceanic carbon cycle, aiding understanding of how Earth’s climate and surface conditions have evolved over time, and pointing to ways that might improve climate change predictions. The project explored why and how OC is preserved in seawater and sediments, testing its hypothesis: OC and minerals interaction promotes carbon preservation in seawater and sediments to an extent that impacts the global carbon cycle and climate.