Age-driven senescence is a main driver of kelp DOC production rates as biomass carbon is solubilized to DOC. Over large scales, kelp senescence follows a seasonal pattern and up to 90% of biomass can be senescent at a given time, suggesting that kelp senescence may be a major source of DOC to the coastal ocean.
- Chance J. English
- Tom W. Bell
- Craig A. Carlson
