Ocean's Biological Carbon Pump (VIDEO)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Caption

Scientists have long known that the ocean plays an essential role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere, but a new study shows that the efficiency of the ocean's "biological carbon pump" has been drastically underestimated.

Credit

Video by Elise Hugus, UnderCurrent Productions, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Usage Restrictions

with credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.