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Nitrous oxide and methane in a changing Arctic Ocean.

Andrew P Rees¹, Hermann W Bange², Damian L Arévalo-Martínez²

¹Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK. apre@pml.ac.uk.

|October 10, 2021

Summary

Arctic Ocean changes impact trace gas emissions. Understanding nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) cycling is crucial for predicting future Arctic climate and global impacts.

Keywords:

Arctic Ocean Environmental change Ice retreat Methane Nitrous oxide Ocean acidification Warming

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Area of Science:

* Arctic Oceanography
* Climate Science
* Biogeochemical Cycles

Background:

* Arctic environments are rapidly changing due to human activities, including warming, freshening, sea ice loss, and ocean acidification.
* Trace gases like nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) significantly influence Arctic atmospheric chemistry and radiative balance.
* The impact of these environmental changes on N2O and CH4 emissions from the Arctic Ocean remains poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

* To synthesize current knowledge on nitrous oxide and methane cycling in the Arctic Ocean.
* To assess the relevance of these biogeochemical processes for regional and global climate.
* To project potential future changes in trace gas emissions under ongoing Arctic environmental shifts.

Main Methods:

* Review and synthesis of existing scientific literature on Arctic Ocean trace gas dynamics.
* Analysis of physical and chemical changes in the Arctic Ocean.
* Conceptual modeling of trace gas production and release.

Main Results:

* Rapid Arctic environmental changes create complex conditions affecting trace gas production.
* Arctic Ocean N2O and CH4 cycling are intrinsically linked to physical and chemical stressors.
* Potential for altered emission rates of these climate-relevant gases.

Conclusions:

* Understanding Arctic Ocean trace gas cycling is critical for accurate climate modeling.
* Future Arctic environmental changes may significantly alter N2O and CH4 emissions.
* Further research is needed to quantify these impacts on regional and global climate systems.