Biological Reactivity of Intertial Particles in Aquatic Environments

Mirko Lunau

Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research, GloCar (HGF-Young Investigator Group), Bremerhaven, Germany

So called "inertial particles" contribute significantly to the cycling and dynamics of inorganic and organic matter in aquatic environments. This talk will focus on the interrelation and interaction of general physical forcing, biogeochemistry, and microbial ecology with respect to suspended particulate matter dynamics. Implications for element cycling and export of organic and inorganic matter under future ocean conditions will be discussed.

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