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Icebergs Fertilize Ocean Algae That Take Up Carbon Dioxide
Source info:
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| Date: | 2011-05-13 03:59:02 |
| Blog: | Geology.com News  |
| URL: | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Geologycom/~3/VLO0ebdrGCw/icebergs-fertilize-ocean-algae-that-take-up-carbon-dioxide.shtml |
Summary:
“The first comprehensive study of the biological effects of Antarctic icebergs shows that they fertilize the Southern Ocean, enhancing the growth of algae that take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.” Quoted from Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute news release.Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | US | 36.6178 | -121.902 |
| Antarctic | -81.5 | 0 | |
| Southern Ocean | -72.4906 | 22.0753 |
Keywords:
Antarctic, atmosphere, bay aquarium research institute, biological effects, carbon dioxide, icebergs, institute news, monterey bay aquarium, monterey bay aquarium research, news release, ocean algae, southern ocean
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