Ocean Ecosystems
A new review in Science highlights how calcifying plankton, tiny marine organisms that form calcium carbonate shells, are underrepresented in climate models. These plankton play a crucial role in the ocean carbon pump, pulling carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in deep waters. The omission could lead to underestimating the ocean's response to climate change.
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Unique videos captured by scientists demonstrate how bans on bottom trawling in marine protected areas allow underwater ecosystems to recover rapidly. The footage highlights thriving fish populations and restored habitats just months after restrictions took effect. This evidence underscores the potential of targeted conservation measures to revive ocean biodiversity.