Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/00237
Origins of Massive Neogene produciton events in the eastern Equatorial Pacific
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor A Kemp, University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor EJ Rohling, University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Grant held at:
- University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Palaeoenvironments
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The vast Neogene diatom mat deposits of the eastern Equatorial Pacific are episodic massive bursts of enigmatic origin. Previously proposed explanations, including increased wind-driven upwelling and stimulation of mega-blooms by iron derived from pulses of erosion of New Guinea are unconvincing. In a pilot study using stable isotopes of oxygen and carbon, exploiting new liberal ODP sampling policies, we have targetted the youngest of these events which we show to coincide with large 1? lightening in oxygen isotopes. This suggests a link between these massive production events and major change in the surface ocean circulation. We now seek funds to undertake a comprehensive isotopic analysis of these spectacular deposits which have important implications for tracking climate change and understanding the ocean's role in biogeochemical cycling.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/00237
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ocean Drilling Programme
This grant award has a total value of £34,087
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £15,363 | £826 | £10,830 | £7,068 |
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