Particulate organic carbon dynamics in the Gulf of Lion shelf (NW Mediterranean) using a coupled hydrodynamic–biogeochemical model

Many, Gaël; Ulses, Caroline; Estournel, Claude; Marsaleix, Patrick

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-18-5513-2021

Articles | Volume 18, issue 19

Biogeosciences, 18, 5513–5538, 2021

https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-18-5513-2021

© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Biogeosciences, 18, 5513–5538, 2021

https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-18-5513-2021

© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 18, issue 19

Research article 12 Oct 2021

Research article | 12 Oct 2021

Particulate organic carbon dynamics in the Gulf of Lion shelf (NW Mediterranean) using a coupled hydrodynamic–biogeochemical model

Gaël Many et al.

Supplement

https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-18-5513-2021-supplement

Model code and software

Sources of the hydrodynamic code used in “Particulate organic carbon dynamics in the Gulf of Lion shelf (NW Mediterranean) using a coupled hydrodynamic–biogeochemical model” by Many et al. 2021 P. Marsaleix https://sirocco.obs-mip.fr/ocean-models/s-model/download/

Short summary

The Gulf of Lion shelf is one of the most productive areas in the Mediterranean. A model is used to study the mechanisms that drive the particulate organic carbon (POC). The model reproduces the annual cycle of primary production well. The shelf appears as an autotrophic ecosystem with a high production and as a source of POC for the adjacent basin. The increase in temperature induced by climate change could impact the trophic status of the shelf.