Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170102108]
Researchers:
Ellwood, Michael
(Chief Investigator)
,
Ellwood, Michael J.
(Chief Investigator)
,
Leanne Armand
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Philip Boyd
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Benjamin Twining
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description How iron is cycled in Southern Ocean waters. This project aims to probe the Southern Ocean phytoplankton’s ability to take up and retain iron, using iron isotope tracer techniques. The Southern Ocean regulates Earth's climate, but the supply of iron to Southern Ocean surface waters is low, restricting the ability of phytoplankton to flourish and draw down carbon dioxide. The results are expected to reveal survival strategies of phytoplankton in this iron-poor environment and their potential ability to adapt to environmental change. This knowledge could be used to develop models to manage this climate-sensitive region.
Funding Amount $348,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170102108
- ARC : DP170102108