Uta Passow

Differences between suspended and sinking particles regulate carbon flux in the upper mesopelagic during a Phaeocystis Bloom

The paper examines differences between suspended and sinking particles during a Phaeocystis bloom, showing that particle composition and bloom stage significantly affect carbon flux in the mesopelagic zone.

Particle lability drives degradation dynamics and bacterial community assembly during a Phaeocystis bloom decline

The paper quantifies microbial degradation rates of organic carbon during a Phaeocystis bloom decline, showing that suspended carbon can be rapidly remineralized when blooms produce exopolymer-rich colonies.

Pandemic Legacy: Medical Facemasks as a Potential Source of Marine Microplastic?

The paper identifies medical facemasks as a potential source of marine microplastics in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, based on the dominance of transparent polypropylene fibers.