Carbonate pump (Q377)
Subject, term, tag: Carbonate pump
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Carbonate pump |
Subject, term, tag: Carbonate pump |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Ocean carbon fixation through the biological formation of carbonates, primarily by plankton that generate bio-mineral particles that sink to the ocean interior, and possibly the sediment. It is also called carbonate counter-pump, since the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is accompanied by the release of carbon dioxide (CO 2) to surrounding water and subsequently to the atmosphere. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026