Abstract
We study the effects of ozone depletion on primary production in ice-covered and open polar waters using a spectral radiative transfer model combined with a parameterization of the inhibition of marine photosynthesis by ultraviolet radiation. We find that ozone depletion might not have a negative influence on the aquatic algal community at high latitudes but instead could enhance primary production. For an ozone depletion of 50%, we estimate the yearly averaged enhancement to be about 1%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 332-338 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Limnology and Oceanography |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2008 |