New research indicates that oceanic regions abundant in marine life have a more significant influence on our ecosystems and climate than was earlier believed. Scientists from the University of Manchester have found that the ocean serves as the primary source of urea, a nitrogen-rich compound esse
New research indicates that ocean areas rich in marine life are major sources of atmospheric urea, a key nitrogen compound, which can impact marine productivity and climate stability by benefiting nutrient-deficient environments; these findings necessitate a revision of current nitrogen cycle models.
“Understanding the behavior and impact of urea in the atmosphere is vital for advancing our knowledge of how chemicals and substances are transferred through our environment and can help us to inform strategies to address climate change.” The researchers say that the findings have significant implications for our understanding of the nitrogen cycle and call for a revision of current models.
The nitrogen cycle is the process during which nitrogen moves through both living organisms and physical environments including the atmosphere, soil, water, plants, animals, and bacteria. It is central to the composition of the Earth System and changes of the natural environment through interactions such as aerosol formation, ozone production, and as a supply of essential nutrients to living organisms.
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