Marine Biogeochemistry

Marine biogeochemistry is the study of how chemical elements move between the ocean, land, air and living organisms. It examines the exchange of elements like carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and silicon between the ocean, atmosphere, and terrestrial environment. The importance of biogeochemistry is that it helps us to understand the global cycle of elements and the processes that control their distribution across ocean, land and atmospheric systems. Marine biogeochemistry can also provide insight into the effects of human activities on the oceans and their ecosystems, such as the impacts of climate change, coastal pollution and ocean acidification. This knowledge can be used to inform policy and management decisions to help preserve and protect our marine environments.