February 4, 2025

Introducing fabmos: A New Tool for Efficient Biogeochemical Model Simulations

Introducing fabmos: A New Tool for Efficient Biogeochemical Model Simulations

We’re excited to announce the release of fabmos, a Python-based software package developed within NECCTON. fabmos provides new biogeochemical/ecological model testbeds that bridge the gap between fast 0D/1D models and computationally expensive high-resolution 3D simulations.

Why fabmos?
Operational ocean models, like those used in the Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS), require extensive computational power, limiting the ability to run large-scale experiments. fabmos offers a faster alternative, enabling simulations that maintain spatial variability while significantly reducing computational costs.

Key Features:
✅ Efficient offline biogeochemical simulations
✅ Supports 3D, 2D, and region-based testbeds
✅ Enables multi-annual simulations in minutes to hours
✅ Integrates with CMEMS & NECCTON interlinked models

Get Started
fabmos is open-source and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux:
📌 GitHub: https://github.com/BoldingBruggeman/fabmos
📌 Anaconda: https://anaconda.org/conda-forge/fabmos
📌 User Guide: https://github.com/BoldingBruggeman/fabmos/wiki

This tool is set to enhance model development, parameterisation, and research in marine biogeochemistry. We look forward to seeing how the community applies it!

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