# One-third of Southern Ocean productivity is supported by dust deposition

*PRI Rank #15 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine Biology and Ecology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #15 |
| 18m citations | 26 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07366-4 |
| Corresponding authors | Jakob Weis |
| Institution | University of Tasmania, Australia |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine Biology and Ecology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/marine-biology-and-ecology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07366-4](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07366-4)

## Topics

Southern Ocean productivity · dust deposition · iron limitation · Phytoplankton growth · atmospheric dust transport · Biogeochemistry · Nutrient supply · Primary production · iron fertilization · Carbon cycle · atmospheric deposition · trace metal input · biological pump · aeolian iron · ocean nutrient budget

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