Enhanced CO2 uptake of the coastal ocean is dominated by biological carbon fixation

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-01956-w

The coastal ocean is a dynamic environment, and CO2 uptake is increasing faster than in the open ocean. Incorporating coastal processes into a global model shows that biological responses to climate-induced circulation changes and riverine nutrient inputs are key to the enhanced uptake.