Projects per year
Personal profile
Areas of Expertise
Oceanography, Air-sea interactions, Marine Biogeochemical Cycles, Carbonate Chemistry
Video: Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas SOCAT with Dorothee Dr Dorothee Bakker (UEA) and Dr Kim Currie (NIWA)
Video: Let’s start the ocean data revolution in the Nordics!
Biography
After an MSc in Soil Science with a focus on biogeochemical cycles (1991), I moved into oceanography for PhD research on CO2 air-sea exchange in the Atlantic and Southern Oceans. The oceans cover two-thirds of our Blue Planet and major findings are still being made. The multidisciplinary, seagoing fieldwork is a fun aspect of oceanography. Central in my research are processes affecting the air-sea transfer of natural long-lived greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) and the marine carbon cycle in a changing climate, notably the role of marine biota, ocean circulation, stratification, iron supply, sea ice and ocean acidification.
Data quality and access to marine biogeochemical data are important, especially for studies of longterm variation and change. I contribute to these aims as chair of the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT), a high-profile activity by the international marine carbon research community. Version 2022 of SOCAT is available. Automation of SOCAT data upload now enables annual, public releases of SOCAT. SOCAT has made a Voluntary Commitment to the 2017 UN Conference for Annual, public releases of the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (#OceanAction20464) and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 14.3.1 (Ocean Acidification). Recent SOCAT-based estimates indicate that the ocean carbon sink is more variable on year-to-year and decadal time scales than ocean biogeochemical models indicate.
Currently I am investigating carbon cycling in UK shelf seas and the Southern and Arctic Oceans. I am part of the CUSTARD, PICCOLO, MOSAiC, COMFORT and Greenfeedback research projects. Past research projects include CarboChange, and Ocean Acidification Research. I have participated in 21 multidisciplinary, mostly seagoing research projects, am an author of 97 peer-reviewed articles and 5 book chapters and supervise 1 researcher and 5 PhD students.
Read here about Elise Droste's participation in MOSAiC.
Career
- 2018 to date: University of East Anglia, Associate Professor
- 2016-2018: University of East Anglia, Senior Lecturer
- 2006-2016: University of East Anglia, Research Officer
- 1998-2005: University of East Anglia, Senior Research Associate
- 1998: PhD awarded by the University of Groningen
- 1996-1998: Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, Research Associate
- 1991-1996: Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, PhD research
- 1985-1991: Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands, MSc Soil Science
Special Award
- 2015: Recognition for my contribution to the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT) by the Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS).
PhD Opportunities
Email me (d.bakker at uea.ac.uk) to discuss PhD projects on the ocean carbon cycle and sources of funding.
Click here for other PhD opportunities in the School of Environmental Sciences.
External Activities
Current Activities
- 2007- Chair Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT);
Past Activities
- 2021 On WCRP SSG Earth System Modelling and Observational Capabilities;
- 2016-21 Scientific Advisor Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, Norway;
- 2016-22 Member UK National Committee for Antarctic Research;
- 2020-21 Scientific Advisor NOREMSO ERIC, Norway;
- 2020-22 On Ship Underway User Group, Marine Facilities Advisory Board, UK;
- 2021 On NERC's Strategic Need Advisory Group for Environmental Data Services, UK;
- 2017-21 Member WCRP Data Advisory Council (WDAC);
- 2017 Contributor G7 Ocean Actions Plan;
- 2016 Co-Organiser Air-Sea Gas Flux Conference;
- 2016 Co-Organiser 2016 UK Antarctic Science Conference;
- 2015-17 ICOS Marine Monitoring Station Assembly Rep;
- 2014-15 National Integrated Carbon Observation System Rep;
- 2013-16, 2007-09 On GESAMP Task Team on Open Ocean Pollution;
- 2013 Member Surface Ocean pCO2 Mapping Intercomparison;
- 2013 Member SCAR Ocean Acidification Action Group;
- 2007-13 Co-chair SCOR Working Group 131;
- 2005-17 Member SOLAS-IMBER Carbon Working Group;
- 2012 Co-organiser Challenger Conference for Marine Science;
- 2011 Co-Organiser IOCCP Data to Flux Workshop;
- 2011 Co-Organiser SOLAS/IMBER/IOCCP Ocean Carbon Conference;
- 2011 On NERC International Opportunities Fund Moderating Panel;
- 2005-10 Member SSG International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project;
- 2009 On Writing Team UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme
Key Research Interests
Air-sea interactions of long-lived greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide). The marine carbon cycle and its feedbacks with other biogeochemical cycles and climate. Seasonal, year-to-year and decadal variation in the ocean carbon sink and the processes driving this variation. The role of seasonal sea-ice in air-sea transfer of carbon dioxide (CO2). The key role of iron in the Southern Ocean carbon cycle. The effects of a high CO2 world and ocean acidifcation on marine biota. Remote sensing. Maintaining time series. Safe data storage. Access to marine biogeochemical data.
Publications: EPrints Digital Repository
Key Responsibilities
- Director for Postgraduate Research, School of Environmental Sciences
- Adviser, School of Environmental Sciences
- Module Organiser, ENV-4007B Atmosphere and Oceans
- First Aider at Work
Research Group or Lab Membership
Chiara Cooper | Pablo Trucco Pignata | ||
Elise Droste | Ruth Matthews | ||
Yuanxu Dong | Isabel Seguro Requejo | ||
Daisy Pickup | Gareth Lee | ||
Eilean MacDonald |
Teaching Interests
Since 2018 I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
I teach on:
ENV-4004Y Research and Field Skills (Slapton Field Course)
ENV-4007B Atmosphere and Oceans (Module Organiser)
ENV-5020K Marine Sciences Field Course
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Groningen
… → 1998
Master of Science, Wageningen University
… → 1991
Media Expertise
- Oceanography
- Engineering
- Atmospheric science
- Carbon cycle
Network
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Core Carbonate Chemistry Equipment
Lettice, F., Bakker, D., Gates, A., Heywood, K., Kaiser, J., Landini, S., Marin, M. J., Melendi-Espina, S., Nolte, S., Robinson, C. & Todd, J.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
3/01/23 → 2/07/24
Project: Research
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GREENHOUSE GAS FLUXES AND EARTH SYSTEM FEEDBACKS
Kaiser, J., Bakker, D. & Suntharalingam, P.
1/07/22 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Our common future ocean in the earth system - quantifying coupled cycles of carbon, oxygen, and nutrients for determining and achieving safe operating spaces with respect to tipping points. COMFORT (Bergen leading)
Bakker, D., HEINZE, C., Davila, M., Gruber, N., OLAVSDOTTIR, S., Sanders, R., Humphreys, M. & Seguro Requejo, I.
1/09/19 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
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Carbon Uptake and Seasonal Traits of Antarctic Remineralisation Depth (CUSTARD - NOC Southampton lead)
Bakker, D., Martin, A., Moore, C., Garcia-Martin, E. E. & Lee, G.
Natural Environment Research Council
1/04/18 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Processes Influencing Carbon Cycling: Observations of the Lower limb of the Antarctic Overturning (PICCOLO)
Heywood, K., Bakker, D., Hall, R., Robinson, C., Garcia-Martin, E. E. & Lee, G.
Natural Environment Research Council
31/07/17 → 30/07/24
Project: Research
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Trends and variability in the ocean carbon sink
Gruber, N., Bakker, D. C. E., DeVries, T., Gregor, L., Hauck, J., Landschützer, P., McKinley, G. A. & Müller, J. D., 24 Jan 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nature Reviews Earth & Environment. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global Carbon Budget 2021
Friedlingstein, P., Jones, M. W., O'Sullivan, M., Andrew, R. M., Bakker, D. C. E., Hauck, J., Le Quéré, C., Peters, G. P., Peters, W., Pongratz, J., Sitch, S., Canadell, J. G., Ciais, P., Jackson, R. B., Alin, S. R., Anthoni, P., Bates, N. R., Becker, M., Bellouin, N., Bopp, L. & 74 others, , 26 Apr 2022, In: Earth System Science Data. 14, 4, p. 1917–2005 89 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile133 Citations (Scopus)5 Downloads (Pure) -
Integrated analysis of carbon dioxide and oxygen concentrations as a quality control of ocean float data
Wu, Y., Bakker, D. C. E., Achterberg, E. P., Silva, A. N., Pickup, D. D., Li, X., Hartman, S., Stappard, D., Qi, D. & Tyrrell, T., 19 Apr 2022, In: Communications Earth & Environment. 3, 1, 92.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Net community production in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea from glider and buoy measurements
Hemming, M. P., Kaiser, J., Boutin, J., Merlivat, L., Heywood, K. J., Bakker, D. C. E., Lee, G. A., Cobas García, M., Antoine, D. & Shitashima, K., 30 Aug 2022, In: Ocean Science. 18, 4, p. 1245-1262 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The influence of tides on the marine carbonate chemistry of a coastal polynya in the south-eastern Weddell Sea
Droste, E. S., Hoppema, M., González-Dávila, M., Santana-Casiano, J. M., Queste, B. Y., Dall'Olmo, G., Venables, H. J., Rohardt, G., Ossebaar, S., Schuller, D., Trace-Kleeberg, S. & Bakker, D. C. E., 12 Sep 2022, In: Ocean Science. 18, 5, p. 1293-1320 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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UN Decade Ocean Observing Co-Design Programme (External organisation)
Dorothee Bakker (Member)
20 May 2022 → …Activity: Membership › National or international working group
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The Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas and FAIR principles. Invited seminar during the Workshop session for the OASIS (Observing Air-Sea Interactions Strategy) FAIR Theme Team as a part of the UN Ocean Decade Laboratories: “An Accessible Ocean” Satellite Activity.
Dorothee Bakker (Speaker)
11 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Air-sea CO2 fluxes from SOCAT and direct measurements in the Southern Ocean. (Invited speaker, with Yuanxu Dong)
Dorothee Bakker (Speaker)
27 Apr 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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The SOCAT business model. IOCCP (International Ocean Coordination Project) SSG (Scientific Steering Group) and 1st planning meeting of the surface ocean CO2 monitoring strategy
Dorothee Bakker (Speaker)
23 Nov 2021 → 25 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Let's start the ocean data revolution in the Nordics! Building partnerships for integrated nature-based solutions to climate change. UNFCCC COP26, Nordic Pavilion
Dorothee Bakker (Speaker)
4 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press / Media
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Is This Stormy Sea A Climate Friend Or Foe?
20/02/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Satellites are key to monitoring global carbon dioxide levels
15/11/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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UEA and British Antarctic Survey in largest ever polar expedition
23/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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UEA researchers part of ground-breaking Arctic project
20/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: UEA Press Release
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Southern Ocean starts to absorb carbon again
14/09/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media