Articles | Volume 23, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-23-1653-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-23-1653-2026
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03 Mar 2026
Research article |  | 03 Mar 2026

Spatial variability of greenhouse gas concentrations and fluxes in shallow coastal bays of the western Baltic Sea

Julika Zinke, Joakim P. Hansen, Martijn Hermans, Alexis Fonseca, Sofia A. Wikström, Linda Kumblad, Emil Rydin, Marc Geibel, Matthew E. Salter, and Christoph Humborg

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Concentrations of CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O in surface waters of shallow bays in the western Baltic Sea, spring and autumn 2024 Julika Zinke et al. https://doi.org/10.17043/coastclim-zinke-2026-baltic-bays-ghg-1

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This study presents one of the few studies to simultaneously measure all three major greenhouse gases across multiple shallow coastal bays in the Baltic Sea. Our findings reveal that these bays are highly variable and significant sources of greenhouse gases, with fluxes strongly influenced by bay characteristics and seasonal variation. By linking concentrations to environmental drivers, our work provides novel insights into overlooked but important components of coastal greenhouse gas budgets.
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