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February 16, 2026Progress in Earth and Planetary Science0 citationsOpen Access

Long-term Effects of Ocean Acidification and Biological Production in the North Pacific

Ocean acidification and changes in biological production in the western subarctic region of the North Pacific over the quarter century, 1999–2023

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MWMasahide WakitaANAkira NaganoHUHiroshi Uchida

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Observations reveal ocean acidification reduces biological production in the western subarctic North Pacific, indicating ecosystem shifts due to climate change.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the impact of ocean acidification on biological production in the North Pacific over 25 years.
  • Analyzed biogeochemical observational data from 1999 to 2023.
  • Measured satellite-derived sea surface temperatures and mixed-layer salinity.
  • Evaluated changes in nutrients, alkalinity, and net community production (NCP).
  • Increased sea surface temperatures and decreased mixed-layer salinity observed.
  • Net community production showed significant decreasing trends from winter to May.
  • Satellite-derived photosynthetically active radiation decreased in May, impacting biological production.

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Wakita et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699264d1eb1f82dc367a0a31https://doi.org/10.1186/s40645-026-00799-7
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