Transport, atmospheric, POCs

In the second case (Figure 10.34B), the excess carbon is stored in the ocean, either in the water column or in sediments, and the CO2 evasion flux is maintained at the geologic rate. In this case, the oceanic reservoir gains 59.2 x 1012 moles C y1, an increase in storage capacity of 11% of the anthropogenic flux of carbon to the atmosphere. Much of this increase takes place in the nearshore realm, although potential transport of DOC, POC, and DIC to the open ocean would also increase the loading of this part of the ocean. 

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