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How biogenic polymers control surfactant dynamics in the surface microlayer: insights from a coastal Baltic Sea study
Theresa Barthelmeß
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GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany
Anja Engel
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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Greenhouse gases released by human activity cause a global rise in mean temperatures. While scientists can predict how much of these gases accumulate in the atmosphere based on not only human-derived sources but also oceanic sinks, it is rather difficult to predict the major influence of coastal ecosystems. We provide a detailed study on the occurrence, composition, and controls of substances that suppress gas exchange. We thus help to determine what controls coastal greenhouse gas fluxes.
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