The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Ocean Sciences awarded a $467,675 Project Grant to the University of South Carolina (USC) under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to study nitrous oxide cycling in the Arabian Sea. The award supports research to quantify rates of nitrous oxide production and consumption in marine oxygen-deficient zones using stable isotopes, molecular markers, and in-situ incubation experiments. The project will involve a team of U.S. and Indian researchers, including one postdoctoral fellow, two graduate students, and several undergraduates. Key activities include 10-day biogeochemistry training for early-career researchers in India, an internship for an Indian master's student at USC, and public outreach. The research will be conducted through a cruise of opportunity in 2024 funded by the Office of Naval Research, as well as a dedicated 4-week expedition in 2025. Findings from this research are expected to advance understanding of the microbiology and biogeochemistry governing nitrous oxide cycling in marine oxygen-deficient regions.
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