Deep Sea Upwelling by Brook Clearwater

Deep Sea Upwelling explores the vital process where nutrient-rich waters rise from the ocean depths, sustaining marine life and influencing the global climate. Upwelling is a fundamental driver of ocean productivity, supporting vast ecosystems from phytoplankton to large marine mammals. Intriguingly, this process also plays a significant role in carbon sequestration, helping to regulate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

The book examines different types of upwelling, such as coastal upwelling driven by wind and equatorial upwelling influenced by the Coriolis effect. It analyzes the ecological consequences, particularly the proliferation of phytoplankton, which forms the base of marine food webs. Furthermore, the book investigates the role of upwelling in the ocean's carbon cycle, highlighting how it facilitates the biological pump, transporting carbon to the deep ocean.

This book distinguishes itself by providing an integrated understanding of deep-sea upwelling, linking physical oceanography, marine ecology, and climate science. It progresses in a structured manner, defining upwelling types, analyzing ecological impacts, and investigating its role in the carbon cycle, making it a valuable resource for understanding the ocean's role in regulating Earth's environment.