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Löscher, Carolin R; Schlangen, Isabell; Leon-Palmero, Elizabeth; Moser, Annabell; Xu, Peihang; Laursen, Erik (2025): Hydrographic and Biogeochemical Profiles of Disco Bay: High-Resolution Nitrogen Cycling Experimental Data [dataset]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.973564

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Published: 2025-02-04DOI registered: 2025-03-05

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Abstract:
This dataset presents high-resolution profiles of hydrographic and biogeochemical parameters, alongside results from incubation experiments and discrete measurements conducted in Disco Bay. Data were collected between August 16th and August 26 in 2022, capturing temporal variations in physical and biogeochemical conditions during this period. Key parameters recorded include temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), obtained via a Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) profiler at varying depths (https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.973563). To complement these measurements, incubation experiments were performed to assess nitrogen fixation rates, primary production, and both the production and consumption of nitrous oxide (N₂O) (this dataset). Discrete water samples were also collected for the analysis of nutrients, chlorophyll a (Chl a), and N₂O concentrations, enhancing our understanding of nutrient cycling and productivity in the Arctic marine environment. Data collection was conducted aboard the danish military vessel P540. The dataset was collected to investigate spatial and temporal variability in hydrographic properties, nitrogen fixation, and productivity, contributing to research on Arctic ecosystem dynamics and the impacts of climate change. Measurements are provided in .txt format. Each parameter was recorded with precision levels appropriate for capturing the region's natural variability, particularly in the vertical profiles of the water column. The dataset is expected to support research on Arctic oceanography and biogeochemistry, with applications for studies on climate change, nutrient cycling, and primary productivity. Standardized CTD and experimental protocols were followed to ensure data quality and consistency for comparability with other oceanographic datasets.
Keyword(s):
Arctic climate change; Biogeochemical Cycling; nitrogen cycle; nitrogen fixation; nitrous oxide; primary productivity
Funding:
Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF), grant/award no. DFF-0217-0089B: Biogeochemical cycling and nitrogen fixation in Danish coastal regions
Velux Foundation, grant/award no. 29411: Marine Geoengineering - A tool to mitigate climate change?
Coverage:
Median Latitude: 69.340714 * Median Longitude: -52.681049 * South-bound Latitude: 68.383333 * West-bound Longitude: -54.903167 * North-bound Latitude: 70.738333 * East-bound Longitude: -51.368333
Date/Time Start: 2022-08-16T17:30:45 * Date/Time End: 2022-08-24T07:48:55
Minimum DEPTH, water: 0.00 m * Maximum DEPTH, water: 100.12 m
Event(s):
DiskoBay_2022-1 * Latitude Start: 68.859444 * Longitude Start: -52.868333 * Latitude End: 68.859444 * Longitude End: -52.868333 * Date/Time Start: 2022-08-16T17:30:45 * Date/Time End: 2022-08-16T17:32:35 * Location: Disko Bay, Greenland * Method/Device: CTD
DiskoBay_2022-2 * Latitude Start: 68.869500 * Longitude Start: -54.101167 * Latitude End: 68.869500 * Longitude End: -54.101167 * Date/Time Start: 2022-08-17T09:41:14 * Date/Time End: 2022-08-17T09:44:42 * Location: Disko Bay, Greenland * Method/Device: CTD
DiskoBay_2022-3 * Latitude Start: 69.133333 * Longitude Start: -51.368333 * Latitude End: 69.133333 * Longitude End: -51.368333 * Date/Time Start: 2022-08-18T09:24:52 * Date/Time End: 2022-08-18T09:28:19 * Location: Disko Bay, Greenland * Method/Device: CTD
Parameter(s):
#NameShort NameUnitPrincipal InvestigatorMethod/DeviceComment
1Event labelEventSchlangen, Isabell
2Station labelStationSchlangen, Isabell
3DATE/TIMEDate/TimeSchlangen, IsabellGeocode
4Date/Time localDate/Time localSchlangen, Isabell
5LATITUDELatitudeSchlangen, IsabellGeocode
6LONGITUDELongitudeSchlangen, IsabellGeocode
7DEPTH, waterDepth watermSchlangen, IsabellGeocode
8Nitrous oxideN2Onmol/lSchlangen, IsabellMean
9Nitrous oxide, standard deviationN2O std dev±Schlangen, Isabell
10Chlorophyll aChl aµg/lSchlangen, IsabellFluorometer, Turner Designs, Trilogy 7200-000
11Nitrate[NO3]-µmol/lSchlangen, IsabellSpectrophotometer UV/VIS, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Genesys 10
12Nitrite[NO2]-µmol/lSchlangen, IsabellSpectrophotometer UV/VIS, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Genesys 10
13Phosphate[PO4]3-µmol/lSchlangen, IsabellSpectrophotometer UV/VIS, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Genesys 10
14Nitrogen, organic, particulatePONµmol/lSchlangen, IsabellElemental Analysis - Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (EA-IRMS), Thermo Fisher Scientific, EA IsoLink CN - ConFlo IV - Delta V Plus
15Nitrogen, organic, particulate, standard deviationPON std dev±Schlangen, Isabell
16Carbon, organic, particulatePOCµmol/lSchlangen, IsabellElemental Analysis - Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (EA-IRMS), Thermo Fisher Scientific, EA IsoLink CN - ConFlo IV - Delta V Plus
17Carbon, organic, particulate, standard deviationPOC std dev±Schlangen, Isabell
18Nitrogen fixation rateN2 fixnmol/l/daySchlangen, IsabellCalculated according to Mohr et al. (2010)
19Nitrogen fixation rate, standard deviationN2 fix std dev±Schlangen, Isabell
20Primary production of carbon per dayPP Cµmol/l/daySchlangen, Isabellafter Slawyk et al. (1977)
21Primary production of carbon, standard deviationPP C std dev±Schlangen, Isabell
Size:
594 data points

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