BIOPOLE: biogeochemical processes and
ecosystem functioning in changing polar systems
and their global impacts

Tarling, Geraint A.; Abrahamsen, E. Povl; Aksenov, Yevgeny; Anderson, Madeline P.B.C.; Arrowsmith, Carol; Baker, Chelsey A.; Barry, Chris; Belcher, Anna; Benavides, Mar; Bischof, Milo J.D.; Boland, Emma J.D.; Bowes, Mike; Brearley, J. Alexander; Brown, Peter J.; Burson, Amanda; Buzzard, Sammie C.; Callaghan, Nathan; Coët, Arthur; Cook, Kathryn B.; Coombs, Sarah; Evans, Chris D.; Fielding, Sophie; Ford, Elaina; Fournier, Isabelle; Freer, Jennifer J.; Garcia-Martin, E. Elena; Ghosh, V.R. Dipin; Giering, Sarah L.C.; Grant, Alanna; Griffiths, Huw J.; Hamilton, Ruta; Hendry, Katherine R.; Hill, Simeon L.; Hubot, Nathan; Hunter, Aidan; Johnston, Nadine M.; Katavouta, Anna; Kitson, Ezra; Leng, Melanie J.; Lewis, Isabel H.; Linse, Katrin; Lofts, Stephen; Manno, Clara; Martin, Adrian P.; Marzocchi, Alice; Mawji, Edward; Mayor, Daniel J.; McKenzie, Rebecca M.; Meijers, Andrew J.S.; Meredith, Michael P.; Munday, David R.; Pereira, M. Glória; O'Brien, Alexandra V.E.; Olszewska, Justyna P.; Painter, Stuart C.; Palmieri, Julien; Patel, Shailee; Pickard, Amy E.; Richt, Jessica J.R.; Rynders, Stefanie; Sanders, Rachael N.C.; Saunders, Ryan A.; Shepherd, Andrew; Slater, Thomas; Spears, Bryan M.; Stowasser, Gabriele; Swiggs, Amy E.; Taylor, Laura R.; ten Hoopen, Petra; Thorpe, Sally E.; Timms-Wilson, Tracey M.; van Soest, Maud A.J.; Venables, Hugh J.; Wright, Zoe; Yool, Andrew; Young, Emma

BIOPOLE: biogeochemical processes and ecosystem functioning in changing polar systems and their global impacts

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.11.e163757

Abstract/Summary

The export of elements (particularly carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus) from the Poles critically supports global marine biodiversity and major fisheries as well as the sequestration of atmospheric carbon to the deep ocean. Ecosystem processes regulate this export, but major uncertainties remain in terms of how and by how much. Progress on understanding key ecosystem interactions is hindered by lack of data and their representation in Earth system models is poor. The two polar regions share similarities in environmental extremes which make them sensitive to the impacts of climate change. They both receive nutrients from multiple and diverse sources and the delivery of these nutrients to other oceans is regulated by similar ecosystem processes. However, the extent to which these ecosystem processes will be modified by climate change is unclear and urgently needs to be determined. BIOPOLE will determine how polar ecosystems regulate the balance of carbon and nutrients in the world’s oceans and, through it, their effect on global fish stocks and carbon storage. It will address this challenge by integrating ambitious fieldwork campaigns and innovative modelling in a multidisciplinary and highly coordinated approach. BIOPOLE will capitalise on world-leading capabilities and infrastructure in ocean and high-latitude research, including cutting-edge land-based facilities, state-of-the-art polar research vessels and innovative autonomous instrumentation. Collaboration with national and international partners will further strengthen BIOPOLE’s multidisciplinary approach and efficient use of infrastructure. BIOPOLE’s legacy will be the first assessment of the global impact of polar ecosystems on biogeochemical cycling and fish stocks; technologically-novel approaches and strong partnerships between leading international science groups.

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.3897/rio.11.e163757

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Environmental Pressures and Responses (2025-)
Land-Atmosphere Interactions (2025-)
Water and Climate Science (2025-)
Science Support

Additional Information:

Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.

Additional Keywords:

Arctic, Antarctic, marine, glacial, riverine, biogeochemistry, ecosystem processes, Earth system modelling, carbon sequestration, lipid pump, plankton, sea-ice, isotope tracers

NORA Subject Terms:

Earth Sciences

Date made live:

04 Sep 2025 09:24 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/539505