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Ocean fronts revealed as key players in Earth’s carbon cycle

Narrow bands covering just over one-third of the world’s seas are responsible for absorbing nearly three-quarters of the carbon dioxide that oceans pull from the atmosphere, new research shows. The PhD study published in Nature Climate Change reveals ocean fronts play a far larger role in regulating Earth’s carbon cycle than previously understood. Ocean fronts are boundaries where different water masses collide, creating turbulent zones rich in marine life. These areas cover 36% of the global ocean but account for 72% of... Read More