International Journal of Marine Science, 2024, Vol.14, No.3, 158-161 http://www.aquapublisher.com/index.php/ijms 160 Figure 3 Water temperature (a), salinity (b), oxygen concentration (c), and fluorescence (d) on June 1st and 6th (under calm conditions), 7th (during the storm), and 8th (after the storm), 2017 2 Analysis of Research Findings Disturbances to the seafloor caused by storms and trawling exhibit distinct biogeochemical responses. The oxygenation caused by storms and the oxygen depletion caused by trawling have markedly different environmental impacts. Furthermore, the impact of storms is more regional, whereas bottom trawling may have a more significant local impact on biogeochemistry. 3 Evaluation of the Research This study takes advantage of the unique conditions during natural storms to meticulously document changes in marine biogeochemical processes, providing valuable data and insights for assessing the relative impacts of natural and anthropogenic disturbances. The research methodology is sound, the data analysis is thorough, and it effectively reveals the effects of storms on the functionality of marine ecosystems. 4 Conclusions The impact of storms on marine biogeochemistry is significant and fundamentally different from the impact caused by human activities such as bottom trawling. This distinction is important for developing policies and management measures aimed at protecting the marine environment. 5 Access the Full Text Tiano J., Witbaard R., Gerkema T., and Soetaert K., 2024, Biogeochemical dynamics in a marine storm demonstrates differences between natural and anthropogenic impacts, Scientific Reports, 14(1): 8802. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59317-8
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