Climate Change Effects on Marine Ecosystem Carbon Cycling

Ocean ecosystems are fundamental to global carbon cycling, yet climate change threatens to disrupt these critical processes. This research quantifies the impacts of rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification on phytoplankton productivity and carbon sequestration in major ocean basins. Using a combination of satellite observations, in-situ measurements, and ecosystem modeling, we demonstrate significant shifts in carbon flux patterns over the past two decades. Our projections suggest continued warming will substantially reduce the ocean's capacity as a carbon sink.