OzRiCa: an Australian riverine carbon database of concentrations, gas fluxes and isotopes
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Abstract. Understanding carbon (C) cycling in riverine ecosystems is crucial for accurate estimates of regional and global C budgets. However, the slow progress in identifying spatial and temporal patterns and drivers of riverine C has been largely driven by limited data availability. This lack of information is particularly acute in Australia. To address this issue, we compile the first comprehensive database (OzRiCa) of concentrations, stable isotopes, and fluxes of particulate organic C (POC), dissolved organic (DOC) and inorganic C (DIC), carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) for streams and rivers across Australia, along with concurrent physical and chemical data. The OzRiCa database contains 54,843 observations from 2,879 unique sites derived from state agencies, scientific publications, and newly collected, previously unpublished data. The measurements span the period between 1966 to 2024. The database reveals that most observations and sites are located in the Mediterranean, temperate and subtropical regions of the country, with fewer data in semi-arid and tropical regions. We also highlight patterns in temporal data coverage, with half of the sites limited to a single measurement. The scarcity of long-term and high-resolution temporal data for CO2 and CH4, along with the limited number of direct measurements for DIC and CO2, emphasises the need for more direct, frequent and long-term monitoring efforts to capture the extreme temporal variability of Australian climatic regions. We also identify limited stable isotopic data and concurrent measurement of multiple C species, both limiting our ability to better understand C sources and sinks, as well as in-stream C processes. Future research should prioritise these critical gaps to improve our understanding of riverine C dynamics in Australia. OzRiCa provides a baseline for future research, paving the way for studies of fluvial C fluxes at regional, national, and global scales. This database will also be a valuable resource to studying ecosystem health, water quality, and other biogeochemical processes.
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- Titre Crossref
- OzRiCa: an Australian riverine carbon database of concentrations, gas fluxes and isotopes
- Date Crossref
- 20/04/2026
- Éditeur
- Copernicus GmbH
- Type
- journal-article
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Charles Darwin University Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Monash University Department of Civil Engineering pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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CSIRO Environment pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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James Cook University pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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School of Chemistry Water Studies pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods — Charles Darwin University, Department of Civil Engineering — Monash University et Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment — Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, avec 4 autres affiliations.
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