Dimethylsulfide production variations over the past 200 k.y. in the equatorial Atlantic: A first estimate

Research Article| June 01, 2000 Dimethylsulfide production variations over the past 200 k.y. in the equatorial Atlantic: A first estimate Anders S. Henriksson; Anders S. Henriksson 1Division of Applied Geology, Luleå University of Technology, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden2Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, University of Kiel, D-24 118 Kiel, Germany Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Michael Sarnthein; Michael Sarnthein 2Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, University of Kiel, D-24 118 Kiel, Germany Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geoffrey Eglinton; Geoffrey Eglinton 3Biogeochemistry Centre, Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Jon Poynter Jon Poynter 3Biogeochemistry Centre, Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (2000) 28 (6): 499–502. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2000)28<499:DPVOTP>2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 22 Nov 1999 rev-recd: 02 Mar 2000 accepted: 11 Mar 2000 first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Anders S. Henriksson, Michael Sarnthein, Geoffrey Eglinton, Jon Poynter; Dimethylsulfide production variations over the past 200 k.y. in the equatorial Atlantic: A first estimate. Geology 2000;; 28 (6): 499–502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2000)28<499:DPVOTP>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Dimethylsulfide (DMS) released from phytoplankton produces cloud condensation nuclei in the marine troposphere, thereby providing a climate-regulating mechanism by increasing cloud albedo. A 200-k.y.-long sedimentary record from the equatorial Atlantic of DMS-producing phytoplankton suggests that DMS production increased during the glacial stages, thus potentially working to further cool the glacial world. Important factors limiting the operation of this possible feedback mechanism for planetary cooling may be the strength of trade winds and the availability of fine, iron-rich dust needed to fertilize growth of DMS producers. You do not currently have access to this article.