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Phrases with «ocean fertilization»

"Ocean fertilization" refers to the act of adding nutrients to the ocean to stimulate the growth of marine plants, like algae. This process is done to promote the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as these plants need CO2 for photosynthesis. The increased growth of these plants can potentially help combat climate change by reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. However, it is still a subject of debate and research due to potential ecological and environmental impacts. Full definition

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Sentences with «ocean fertilization»

  • Indeed, the global study of Dr. Lutz and colleagues suggests that greatly enhanced carbon sequestration should not be expected no matter the location or duration of proposed large - scale ocean fertilization experiments. (heatisonline.org)
  • Physicist David Keith of the University of Calgary in Canada «welcomes» the effort but called Leinen's nonprofit «nontransparent and appears to be closely tied to Climos, which was conceived to do ocean fertilization for profit. (sciencemag.org)
  • The findings of Dr. Lutz and colleagues coincide with and affirm this month's decision of the London Convention (the International Maritime Organization body that oversees the dumping of wastes and other matter at sea) to regulate controversial commercial ocean fertilization schemes. (heatisonline.org)
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