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Zooplankton migration a big source of CO2 storage in Southern Ocean, study finds

Published 11:17 on June 27, 2025 / Last updated at 11:17 on June 27, 2025 / / International, Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The seasonal migration of zooplankton such as krill plays a key role in storing CO2 in the Southern Ocean, though these dynamics are at risk of being disturbed by climate change, a new study has found.
The seasonal migration of zooplankton such as krill plays a key role in storing CO2 in the Southern Ocean, though these dynamics are at risk of being disturbed by climate change, a new study has found.


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