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A laboratory study on the Eastern Gotland Basin found that reoxygenating anoxic sediments releases several metals into the water column, particularly redox-sensitive elements like manganese, uranium, and molybdenum, which appeared in higher concentrations than previously recorded in the region.

The research investigates the impact of peat shrinkage and expansion, driven by water table fluctuations, on carbon stock assessments in northern England's blanket bogs. By comparing different heather management practices (burning, mowing, and uncut) and vegetation types, the study suggests that apparent carbon losses attributed to temperature-driven decomposition may actually be caused by these physical surface changes. The authors recommend the precise recording of bulk density and total peat depth to ensure accurate carbon stock estimates.