Marine plankton elemental stoichiometric ratios can deviate from the Redfield ratio (106C:
16N: 1P); here, we examine physiological and biogeochemical mechanisms that lead to the …

The proportion of major elements in marine organic matter links cellular processes to global
nutrient, oxygen and carbon cycles. Differences in the C: N: P ratios of organic matter have …

The proportions of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) in surface ocean particulate
matter deviate greatly from the canonical Redfield Ratio (C: N: P= 106: 16: 1) in space and …

Ocean biogeochemical models are integral components of Earth system models used to
project the evolution of the ocean carbon sink, as well as potential changes in the physical …

Microzooplankton communities are fundamental components of marine food webs and have
the potential to impact the functioning of carbon pumps. The identification of common …

A common assumption of a constant nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio (N: P) of 16: 1 in marine
particulate organic matter (POM) appears to be invalidated by observations of major spatial …

Microplastics are a major environmental challenge, being ubiquitous and persistent as to
represent a new component in all marine environments. As any biogenic particle …

Concentrations and elemental ratios of suspended particulate organic matter influence
many biogeochemical processes in the ocean, including patterns of phytoplankton nutrient …

The elemental stoichiometry of marine phytoplankton plays a critical role in global
biogeochemical cycles through its impact on nutrient cycling, secondary production, and …

Phytoplankton elemental composition regulates the efficiency of energy and material
transfer in the interface between phytoplankton and their consumers. The ratio of particulate …