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Study Reveals Ocean's Hidden Role in Carbon Storage

1/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the UK's National Oceanography Centre uncovers surprising truths about carbon storage in the Southern Ocean. While diatoms were once hailed as key players in carbon sequestration, they may not sink as expected. Instead, mysterious processes in the ocean's twilight zone could be vital in moving carbon to the depths, reshaping our understanding of marine ecosystems.

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A groundbreaking study from the UK's National Oceanography Centre uncovers surprising truths about carbon storage in the Southern Ocean. While diatoms were once hailed as key players in carbon sequestration, they may not sink as expected. Instead, mysterious processes in the ocean's twilight zone could be vital in moving carbon to the depths, reshaping our understanding of marine ecosystems.