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Why Does the Biosphere Interact with Earth’s Climate, and How Do the Two-Way Interactions Work?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: With the use of matter (carbon dioxide, nutrients, and water) and solar energy, phytoplankton produce oxygen and carbohydrates, which are transported to predators through the oceanic food web hierarchy. From the viewpoint of irreversible processes of non-equilibrium thermodynamics, oceanic photosynthesis gives a mechanistic picture of living things characterized by double sets of self-organizations supported by flows of energy and entropy discarded into the ocean environment. This produces biological, ocean circulation, and climate interactions.

Source: Biology

DOI: 10.3390/biology13121040

Author: Shoichiro Nakamoto

Institution: University of the Ryukyus

Language: English

Topic: Earth Systems and Cosmic Evolution

Subfield: Atmospheric Science

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life below water, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,069