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Investigate how climate change affects productivity in Atlantic marine ecosystems.

March 1, 2026

Climate change causes declining productivity in theAtlantic

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Investigate how climate change affects productivity in Atlantic marine ecosystems.
Analyzed the impact of ocean stratification on plankton productivity.
Assessed changes in heterotrophic processes in pelagic systems.
Considered horizontal exchange processes in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic.
Observed decreased plankton productivity due to enhanced ocean stratification.
Found significant increases in heterotrophic processes in pelagic systems.
Highlighted the need for improved research infrastructure in coastal states of Africa and South America.

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• Climate change will enhance ocean stratification and impact coastal upwelling areas, both leading toreduced plankton productivity. • In turn, in pelagic systems heterotrophic processes will show a significant increase. • Horizontal exchange processes in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic indicate that both sides, i.e., the African as well as South American coastal states need to be considered in Atlantic ecosystem studies. For this purpose, research infrastructure needs to be enhanced and maintained, also with the help of the global North.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d7dfec16d51705d2e35e — DOI: https://doi.org/10.3220/pb1736933377000

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Heino O. Fock

Hochschule Bremerhaven

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