Joan Llort
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Joan Llort is a leading oceanographer whose research focuses on the biological carbon pump and the role of the Southern Ocean in global climate regulation. His work integrates robotic observations, such as those from autonomous floats and gliders, to unravel the mechanisms driving carbon export from the surface to the deep ocean. In his highly cited 2023 study, "Seasonality of downward carbon export in the Pacific Southern Ocean revealed by multi-year robotic observations" (29 citations), Llort challenges the traditional view that sinking particles alone drive carbon sequestration. By leveraging multi-year robotic data, he reveals that seasonal processes—including subduction and mixing—play a critical, often overlooked role in carbon transport, helping to resolve persistent ocean carbon budget deficits. This innovative approach has reshaped understanding of the Southern Ocean's efficiency as a carbon sink. Llort’s work has significant implications for climate models and marine ecosystem management, earning him recognition as a key figure in biogeochemical oceanography. His contributions continue to inspire new avenues in observational ocean science and carbon cycle research.
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