Contribution of Large Marine Aerosols in Phytoplankton Dispersal.

ABSTRACT: Sea-spray aerosol (SSA) plays a crucial role in climate processes by influencing radiative forcing, cloud formation, and precipitation. While SSA particles with diameters between 0.1 and 10 μm are commonly studied, larger aerosols (>20 μm) have been observed over terrestrial and oceanic regions but are generally overlooked. Large bioaerosols can be formed by pollen, fungal spores, and cell debris. However, the abundance, dynamics, and composition of large marine aerosols remain poorly understood. This study observed wave and atmospheric conditions driving aerosol production, the resulting SSA abundance, and sizes (up to 90 μm), and collected collocated SSA samples for microscopy analysis during a two-month time period. SSA above 20 μm were frequently observed, containing a diverse range of

SUBMITTER: Sinnett G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature