Instrumentation for Innovative Marine Biogeochemistry

The requested infrastructure will establish unique capabilities in Australia to pursue leading research in marine biogeochemistry into the chemical speciation (forms), bioavailability and cycling of nutrient and pollutant elements in marine ecosystems; to address links between key nutrient cycles, primary production, and the ocean s capacity to absorb and store CO2 from the atmosphere. This knowledge is vital to understanding and responding to the effects of ocean warming and acidification, and of pollutants on Australia s coastal and open marine ecosystems.