Influence of plankton metabolism and mixing depth on CO dynamics in an Amazon floodplain lake.

We investigated plankton metabolism and its influence on carbon dioxide (CO) dynamics in a central Amazon floodplain lake (Janauacá, 3°23' S, 60°18' W) from September 2015 to May 2016, including a period with exceptional drought. We made diel measurements of CO emissions to the atmosphere with floating chambers and depth profiles of temperature and CO partial pressure (pCO) at two sites with differing wind exposure and proximity to vegetated habitats. Dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations were monitored continuously during day and night in clear and dark chambers with autonomous optical sensors to evaluate plankton metabolism.