Marine phytoplankton take up atmospheric carbon and carry it to the seafloor when they die and sink (a process known as organic carbon sedimentation). This biological carbon pump is a powerful part of Earth’s carbon cycle, yet scientists don’t have a complete picture of marine organic carbon sedimentation rates. Marine phytoplankton take up atmospheric carbon and carry it to the seafloor when they die and sink (a process known as organic carbon sedimentation). This biological carbon pump is a powerful part of Earth’s carbon cycle, yet scientists don’t have a complete picture of marine organic carbon sedimentation rates. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Shallow waters make the best carbon sinks, researchers find
