IMaging Ocean Sinkers for evaluating carbon export fluxes

Project description

Particle imaging with high resolution underwater cameras evaluate ocean carbon export fluxes

Small changes in the efficiency of the biological carbon pump (BCP) can greatly alter ocean carbon sequestration and, thus, atmospheric CO2 and climate. Currently, the factors that drive BCP variability are poorly understood, and annual global estimates of the magnitude of carbon export from the ocean surface via the BCP vary up to 400 %. The EU-funded IMOS project will focus on increasing the precision of export assessments and restraining its variability using the latest technological advances in in-situ imaging and autonomous sampling, combined with advanced methods to collect sinking particles and powerful simulation tools. The research will link optical properties to direct carbon flux measurements to obtain higher resolution quantification of carbon export in the oceans via the BCP.

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2020 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2020
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-GF - Global Fellowships

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA

Address

Calle S. Fernando 4
41004 Sevilla
Spain

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 245 732,16

Partners (1)

WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION

United States

Address

Woods Hole Road 573
02543 Woods Hole

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments