Molecular biomarkers(e.g.,isoprenoid glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers(iGDGTs)and proxies,such as di-unsaturated to tri-unsaturated highly branched isoprenoids(D/T)ratio,total organic carbon,δ^(13)C and ice-rafte...Molecular biomarkers(e.g.,isoprenoid glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers(iGDGTs)and proxies,such as di-unsaturated to tri-unsaturated highly branched isoprenoids(D/T)ratio,total organic carbon,δ^(13)C and ice-rafted debris(IRD))were used to reconstruct the dominant phytoplankton(diatoms,dinoflagellates and coccolithophores),phytoplankton and zooplankton productivity,biological pump structure,and archaea assemblage(Euryarchaeota and Crenarchaeota)from a marine sediment core(D5-6)dated with^(210)Pb(1922–2012).We characterized the environmental response to sea ice variations/global warming off the eastern Antarctic Peninsula.The results showed that(1)the biomarkers brassicasterol(average=519.79 ng·g^(-1)),dinosterol(average=129.68 ng·g^(-1))and C37 alkenones(average=40.53 ng·g^(-1))reconstructed phytoplankton(average=690.00 ng·g^(-1))and zooplankton(cholesterol average=669.25 ng·g^(-1))productivity.The relative contribution to productivity by different phytoplankton groups was diatoms>dinoflagellates>coccolithophores.This is consistent with field surveys showing that diatoms dominate the phytoplankton in waters adjacent to the Antarctic Peninsula.(2)The relative abundances of different highly branched isoprenoids reflected the contributions of sea ice algae and open water phytoplankton(D/T=1.2–30.15).Phytoplankton productivity and sea ice showed a good linear relationship with a negative correlation,indicating that more open water during periods of warming and reduced sea ice cover led to an enhanced biological pump.(3)Over the past 100 years,phytoplankton productivity and zooplankton biomass increased.This trend was particularly evident in the last 50 years,corresponding to increased global warming,and showed a negative correlation with IRD and D/T.This suggests that with decreasing sea ice coverage in a warming climate,diatom biomass greatly increased.Coccolithophore/diatom values and the ratio of C37 alkenones to total phytoplankton productivity decreased,indicating the proportion of coccolithophores in the phytoplankton community decreased.The reduction in coccolithophores changes the phytoplankton assemblage and affects the overall efficiency of the biological pump and carbon storage.(4)The results also showed that the abundance of iGDGTs and archaea phyla(Euryarchaeota and Crenarchaeota)showed consistent changes over the past 100 years in response to global warming.Since 1972,trends in archaea,phytoplankton and zooplankton showed variations but a consistent decline.Whether their response to the changing climate off the Antarctic Peninsula involves interactions and influence among different marine biological groups remains an open question.As a result of global warming and reductions in Antarctic sea ice,the relative effectiveness of the Antarctic biological pump can significantly affect global ocean carbon storage.展开更多
By using the multi-tube sediment samples collected from NB01 station in the Bering Sea during the period of the fourth Chinese Arctic research expedition in 2010,as well as the dating technique of radioisotope ^(210)P...By using the multi-tube sediment samples collected from NB01 station in the Bering Sea during the period of the fourth Chinese Arctic research expedition in 2010,as well as the dating technique of radioisotope ^(210)Pb in sedimentary strata,based on the exponential decay trend of ^(210)Pb exwith the column sample depth,relative stable modern sedimentary environment in the investigation area was reflected. The results show that the deposition rate of modern marine sediment S was 0. 27 cm/a,and correlation coefficient R was 0. 96( n = 17),while time span was 107 a(1903-2010). Meanwhile,carbon,nitrogen and isotopes were used to trace the sources of materials in the Bering Sea. It is found that the content of organic carbon and nitrogen in the column samples from NB01 station in the Bering Sea was 1. 18%-1. 80% and 0. 16%-0. 28% respectively,and C/N ratio ranged from 5. 13 to 8. 31. Total organic carbon( TOC) and total organic nitrogen( TON) were preserved well in sedimentary strata and had good consistency,showing that sources of organic matter were consistent. Moreover,their changes positively correlated with^(210)Pb. Organic carbon isotope( δ13 C) ranged from-22. 45‰ to-21. 82‰,and its changing trend was similar to that of C/N ratio; organic nitrogen isotope(δ15 N) varied from 7. 53‰ to 8. 54‰,indicating that organic matter was mainly from remaining marine organisms after being decomposed,into which a certain quantity of terrigenous materials were mixed. In the 100 years,the overall trend of terrigenous materials became increasingly obvious,showing that the input and burial of organic carbon from seas and land in the Bering Sea were changing. According to the burial rate of surface sediment and content of organic carbon,the apparent burial flux of sedimentary organic carbon in the column sample from NB01 station in the Bering Sea was estimated,about 1 450 mmol C/( m^2·a). It is suggested that the high burial flux of sedimentary organic carbon in the regions was mainly related to the high primary productivity of the water body,the high output efficiency of organic carbon in the photic zone,favorable preservation and metabolic mechanism of organic matter,and high deposition rate.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant nos.42076243,41976227 and 41576186)Chinese Polar Environment Comprehensive Investigation&Assessment Programs.
文摘Molecular biomarkers(e.g.,isoprenoid glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers(iGDGTs)and proxies,such as di-unsaturated to tri-unsaturated highly branched isoprenoids(D/T)ratio,total organic carbon,δ^(13)C and ice-rafted debris(IRD))were used to reconstruct the dominant phytoplankton(diatoms,dinoflagellates and coccolithophores),phytoplankton and zooplankton productivity,biological pump structure,and archaea assemblage(Euryarchaeota and Crenarchaeota)from a marine sediment core(D5-6)dated with^(210)Pb(1922–2012).We characterized the environmental response to sea ice variations/global warming off the eastern Antarctic Peninsula.The results showed that(1)the biomarkers brassicasterol(average=519.79 ng·g^(-1)),dinosterol(average=129.68 ng·g^(-1))and C37 alkenones(average=40.53 ng·g^(-1))reconstructed phytoplankton(average=690.00 ng·g^(-1))and zooplankton(cholesterol average=669.25 ng·g^(-1))productivity.The relative contribution to productivity by different phytoplankton groups was diatoms>dinoflagellates>coccolithophores.This is consistent with field surveys showing that diatoms dominate the phytoplankton in waters adjacent to the Antarctic Peninsula.(2)The relative abundances of different highly branched isoprenoids reflected the contributions of sea ice algae and open water phytoplankton(D/T=1.2–30.15).Phytoplankton productivity and sea ice showed a good linear relationship with a negative correlation,indicating that more open water during periods of warming and reduced sea ice cover led to an enhanced biological pump.(3)Over the past 100 years,phytoplankton productivity and zooplankton biomass increased.This trend was particularly evident in the last 50 years,corresponding to increased global warming,and showed a negative correlation with IRD and D/T.This suggests that with decreasing sea ice coverage in a warming climate,diatom biomass greatly increased.Coccolithophore/diatom values and the ratio of C37 alkenones to total phytoplankton productivity decreased,indicating the proportion of coccolithophores in the phytoplankton community decreased.The reduction in coccolithophores changes the phytoplankton assemblage and affects the overall efficiency of the biological pump and carbon storage.(4)The results also showed that the abundance of iGDGTs and archaea phyla(Euryarchaeota and Crenarchaeota)showed consistent changes over the past 100 years in response to global warming.Since 1972,trends in archaea,phytoplankton and zooplankton showed variations but a consistent decline.Whether their response to the changing climate off the Antarctic Peninsula involves interactions and influence among different marine biological groups remains an open question.As a result of global warming and reductions in Antarctic sea ice,the relative effectiveness of the Antarctic biological pump can significantly affect global ocean carbon storage.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(4127-6199)Chinese Projects for Investigations and Assessments of the Arctic and Antarctic(CHINARE 2012-2016 for 03-04 and 04-03)
文摘By using the multi-tube sediment samples collected from NB01 station in the Bering Sea during the period of the fourth Chinese Arctic research expedition in 2010,as well as the dating technique of radioisotope ^(210)Pb in sedimentary strata,based on the exponential decay trend of ^(210)Pb exwith the column sample depth,relative stable modern sedimentary environment in the investigation area was reflected. The results show that the deposition rate of modern marine sediment S was 0. 27 cm/a,and correlation coefficient R was 0. 96( n = 17),while time span was 107 a(1903-2010). Meanwhile,carbon,nitrogen and isotopes were used to trace the sources of materials in the Bering Sea. It is found that the content of organic carbon and nitrogen in the column samples from NB01 station in the Bering Sea was 1. 18%-1. 80% and 0. 16%-0. 28% respectively,and C/N ratio ranged from 5. 13 to 8. 31. Total organic carbon( TOC) and total organic nitrogen( TON) were preserved well in sedimentary strata and had good consistency,showing that sources of organic matter were consistent. Moreover,their changes positively correlated with^(210)Pb. Organic carbon isotope( δ13 C) ranged from-22. 45‰ to-21. 82‰,and its changing trend was similar to that of C/N ratio; organic nitrogen isotope(δ15 N) varied from 7. 53‰ to 8. 54‰,indicating that organic matter was mainly from remaining marine organisms after being decomposed,into which a certain quantity of terrigenous materials were mixed. In the 100 years,the overall trend of terrigenous materials became increasingly obvious,showing that the input and burial of organic carbon from seas and land in the Bering Sea were changing. According to the burial rate of surface sediment and content of organic carbon,the apparent burial flux of sedimentary organic carbon in the column sample from NB01 station in the Bering Sea was estimated,about 1 450 mmol C/( m^2·a). It is suggested that the high burial flux of sedimentary organic carbon in the regions was mainly related to the high primary productivity of the water body,the high output efficiency of organic carbon in the photic zone,favorable preservation and metabolic mechanism of organic matter,and high deposition rate.
