Microbial Carbon Pump in a changing ocean: building models for the future

This video explains the the Microbial Carbon Pump project which will conduct laboratory experiments to provide the physiological information and understanding needed to develop the first ever model describing the microbial carbon pump (MCP) and its relationship with nutrient concentrations and temperature.
This will be the first critical step towards the simulation of the MCP in present and future oceans. To achieve this ambitious goal, the project will bring together a multidisciplinary team of internationally recognised scientists, from chemical analysts to system biology and ecosystem modellers.

[isatousarr]

The microbial carbon pump (MCP) plays a crucial role in the ocean's carbon cycle, facilitating the long-term storage of carbon in the deep sea. As climate change impacts ocean temperatures, acidity, and nutrient availability, understanding and modeling the MCP's dynamics becomes increasingly important. By building robust models, scientists can predict how microbial communities and their carbon sequestration processes will respond to environmental changes. These models are essential for forecasting the future of oceanic carbon storage, informing climate policy, and mitigating the effects of global warming.

[pablomarro]

finally i found a comprehensible explanation of MCP! XD thanks

[yvonnewxyz]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I gained a brain cell from this.

[FriidaBC]

Great video, loved the explanation! :)