Phosphorus I - Phosphorus cycling in sediments - Caroline Slomp

The number of scientists studying marine phosphorus cycling may align to the Redfield ratio. For every 106 scientists studying carbon, there is one studying phosphorus. This is at least the approximation made by Prof. Caroline Slomp, one of our world's experts on the marine P cycle. In this episode, I ask questions how P cycles through marine sediments. The challenge is that understanding the P cycle also requires understanding of how iron, sulfur and other elements interact. It is a complex topic, yet getting an idea of what is going on within seafloor sediments feels very rewarding.