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Calibrating the Cold Ocean Record

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The study extends the magnesium-to-calcium temperature calibration for Globigerina bulloides down to 6 °C, enhancing cold-ocean reconstructions.
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Existing warm-water equations may underestimate temperature sensitivity in Norwegian Sea specimens, affecting cold-ocean reconstructions.
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The research involved culturing G. bulloides at 6 to 13 °C and varying salinities to test relationships between elemental ratios and temperature.
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Magnesium-to-calcium ratios exhibited a positive exponential relationship with temperature, while sodium-to-calcium varied inversely.
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The study emphasizes the importance of understanding both ocean conditions and the biology of organisms for accurate paleoceanographic interpretations.