Figure 5 from Martin et al. (1987)

A 2026-era curve based on the synthesis of BIO-ARGO data

A 2026-era curve based on "gravity machine"-derived sinking velocities

It's almost 40 years since #JohnMartin (et al.) published what's now known as the #MartinCurve. So it's reassuring to hear that, despite much better data and measurement techniques, support for the Curve is still being reported at #OSM26. Who says that there's no such thing as progress?!? 😂 🌊