MARGO : Material of glacial origin and its fate in the ocean

31 March-2 April 2025

3rd edition of the Kerguelen Plateau Symposium

The 3rd edition of the Kerguelen Plateau symposium traditionally brought together French and Australian scientists and the fishing industry to review research in this region.

In the wake of the post-campaign meeting, 3 participants in the MARGO project were present for oral presentations

The mechanisms of natural iron fertilization of the Kerguelen Plateau remain an enigma. S. Blain, A. Bowie, E. Bucciarelli, P. van der Merve, I. Obernosterer, H. Planquette. G. Sarthou.

Bioavailability of iron of glacial origin to marine microbial communities: A Kerguelen Island case study.  R. Thoppil, S. Blain, A. Guénueguès, O. Crispi, CP. Catala, B. Maria, I. Obernosterer.

Contribution of a glaciogenic iron delivery to the spatial extent of the Kerguelen open ocean bloom. A. Nalivaev, F. d'Ovidio, L. Bopp, M. Berta, L. Rousselet, C. Azarian, S. Blain