Tag: Marine snow carbon cycle
Understanding the Role of Marine Snow in Carbon Sequestration
Understanding the Role of Marine Snow in Carbon SequestrationNovember 29, 2024The ocean’s digestive system is dictated by picky microbes and precise dynamics of drifting debris. Carbon falls as “marine snow” through ocean layers, carrying...
Understanding the Role of Marine Snow in Ocean Carbon Sequestration
The ocean's digestive system is made up of picky microbes and the precise dynamics of drifting debris. Carbon falls through the ocean in the form of "marine snow," which consists of plankton carcasses, excrement,...