Dissolved Organic Carbon Exudation by Agaraphyton Vermiculophyllum (Ohmi)

Dissolved Organic Carbon Research

What is dissolved organic carbon?

Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) refers to organic molecules in water, crucial for aquatic ecosystems.

Why does it matter?

It can demonstrate the capacity for red seaweed to sequester carbon for long term storage, mitigating increasing concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere.

How is DOC measured?

Exploring spectral methods for measuring carbohydrate fraction of DOC in seawater.

Hypothesis

Previous research has determined that environmental stress stimulates the release of DOCs. Veremchuk's study aims to develop a high resolution model of DOC exudation to monitor responses of red seaweed to environmental stressors.

What are its impacts?

The carbohydrate fraction of DOC has complex molecule structures that are resistant to microbial decomposition, thus these molecules are can serve as long-term chemical storage of carbon.

How does this research differ or expand on what is already known?

Veremchuk's research allows for a controlled engineered environment where agaraphyton pH, salinity, temperature, and radiation can be controlled to promote DOC release while simultaneously tracking CO2 uptake rate in real time. (use mesocosm?)

Dissolved Organic Carbon

Research on dissolved organic carbon from red seaweed.

Research Overview

This project investigates the role of dissolved organic carbon derived from red seaweed in marine ecosystems and its potential applications in environmental sustainability.

Project Goals

Our goals include understanding carbon cycling, enhancing marine health, and exploring innovative uses of red seaweed-derived carbon in various industries.

Research on DOC

Dissolved Organic Carbon

Research insights on red seaweed's carbon contributions.

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