Erik Jacobs

Erik Jacobs is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Rostock, Germany, where he leads the Working Group on Biogeochemistry of Environmentally Relevant Gases. His work focuses on understanding trace gas dynamics in the Baltic Sea ecosystem, with particular emphasis on methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide.

Dr. Jacobs' research interests center on methane dynamics in the surface water of the Baltic Sea and its controlling variables, the influence of upwelling on trace gas fluxes, and trace gas distributions in the Gulf of Riga and the Gulf of Finland. His work integrates field measurements with modeling approaches to understand the complex biogeochemical processes governing greenhouse gas emissions from marine environments.

His publication record shows a strong focus on trace gas dynamics in the Baltic Sea, with recent work examining pCO2 climatology, seasonal dynamics of CO2 and CH4, and the impacts of upwelling events on trace gas distributions. His research employs both long-term autonomous measurements and ship-based observations to build comprehensive understanding of these processes.

As leader of the Working Group on Biogeochemistry of Environmentally Relevant Gases, Dr. Jacobs contributes to Research Focus 2 (Basin-wide ecosystem dynamics) and Research Focus 3 (Ecosystems in Transition) at the institute, helping to advance understanding of how marine ecosystems respond to environmental changes.