Does ocean acidification induce an upward flux of marine aggregates?

The absorption of anthropogenic atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) by the ocean provokes its acidification. This acidification may alter several oceanic processes, including the export of biogenic carbon from the upper layer of the ocean, hence providing a feedba...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: X. Mari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-07-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/5/1023/2008/bg-5-1023-2008.pdf