Co2 increases oceanic primary production

ABSTRACT The regulation of oceanic primary production of biomass is important in the global carbon cycle because it constitutes 40% of total primary production on Earth1. Here we present

results from short-term experiments in the nutrient-poor central Atlantic Ocean. We find a small but significant stimulation of primary production (15-19%) in response to elevated CO2

concentrations that simulate the CO2 rise in surface waters that will occur over the next 100-200 years. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of subscription

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references AUTHOR INFORMATION AUTHORS AND AFFILIATIONS * Freshwater Biological Laboratory, University of Copenhagen, Helsingrsgade 51, DK-3400, Hillerd, Denmark Mette Hein & Kaj

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