The response of aquatic ecosystems to the interactive effects of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and climate change

Neale PJ, Williamson CE, Banaszak AT, Häder DP, Hylander S, Ossola R, Rose KC, Wängberg S, Zepp R (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences Royal Society of Chemistry

DOI: 10.1007/s43630-023-00370-z

Abstract

Variations in stratospheric ozone and changes in the aquatic environment by climate change and human activity are modifying the exposure of aquatic ecosystems to UV radiation. These shifts in exposure have consequences for the distributions of species, biogeochemical cycles, and services provided by aquatic ecosystems. This Quadrennial Assessment presents the latest knowledge on the multi-faceted interactions between the effects of UV irradiation and climate change, and other anthropogenic activities, and how these conditions are changing aquatic ecosystems. Climate change results in variations in the depth of mixing, the thickness of ice cover, the duration of ice-free conditions and inputs of dissolved organic matter, all of which can either increase or decrease exposure to UV radiation. Anthropogenic activities release oil, UV filters in sunscreens, and microplastics into the aquatic environment that are then modified by UV radiation, frequently amplifying adverse effects on aquatic organisms and their environments. The impacts of these changes in combination with factors such as warming and ocean acidification are considered for aquatic micro-organisms, macroalgae, plants, and animals (floating, swimming, and attached). Minimising the disruptive consequences of these effects on critical services provided by the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans (freshwater supply, recreation, transport, and food security) will not only require continued adherence to the Montreal Protocol but also a wider inclusion of solar UV radiation and its effects in studies and/or models of aquatic ecosystems under conditions of the future global climate. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Authors with CRIS profile

Donat-Peter Häder Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät

Involved external institutions

University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs universitet SE Sweden (SE) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) US United States (USA) (US) Miami University US United States (USA) (US) National Autonomous University of Mexico / Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) MX Mexico (MX) Colorado State University US United States (USA) (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) US United States (USA) (US) Smithsonian Environmental Research Center US United States (USA) (US) Linnaeus University (LNU) / Linnéuniversitetet SE Sweden (SE)

How to cite

APA:

Neale, P.J., Williamson, C.E., Banaszak, A.T., Häder, D.-P., Hylander, S., Ossola, R.,... Zepp, R. (2023). The response of aquatic ecosystems to the interactive effects of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and climate change. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s43630-023-00370-z

MLA:

Neale, P. J., et al. "The response of aquatic ecosystems to the interactive effects of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and climate change." Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (2023).

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