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The settling column method (SETCOL) underestimates phytoplankton sinking speeds compared to video-based methods. This discrepancy is likely due to weak convection currents in SETCOL, impacting ocean carbon and nutrient flux models.

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  • Oceanography
  • Marine Biology
  • Biogeochemical Cycles

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  • Phytoplankton sinking is crucial for ocean carbon and nutrient transport.
  • The settling column method (SETCOL) is widely used to measure phytoplankton sinking speeds.
  • Video-based methods offer a newer approach to track individual cell movement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare phytoplankton sinking speeds measured by SETCOL and video-based methods.
  • To identify the cause of discrepancies between the two methods.
  • To assess the implications for oceanographic modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of existing data comparing SETCOL and video methods.
  • Particle image velocimetry to analyze fluid dynamics in SETCOLs.
  • Comparative analysis of sinking speed measurements.

Main Results:

  • SETCOL consistently yields significantly lower phytoplankton sinking speeds than video methods.
  • Weak convection currents within SETCOLs likely explain the observed speed differences.
  • Discrepancies impact the accuracy of carbon and nutrient flux estimations.

Conclusions:

  • The SETCOL method may underestimate phytoplankton's role in vertical ocean fluxes.
  • Re-evaluation of historical and future phytoplankton sinking speed data is necessary.
  • Improved methods are needed for accurate modeling of ocean biogeochemistry.