Meet plankton, the unsung heroes of the seas. These tiny creatures aren’t just ocean snacks; They absorb CO2 and convert it into organic tissue. But there is an interesting nuance – after saying goodbye to life, they turn into “sea snow”, sinking to the seabed and taking carbon storage to a new level.
Armed with data, scientists digitally mapped the movement of organic matter in the ocean and uncovered a staggering 15 gigatonnes of carbon storage capacity per year; this is 20% more than previously estimated.
This discovery highlights its vital role in long-term climate regulation.
Source: Ferra
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