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Ocean may absorb more CO2 than previously thought due to air bubbles, scientists say

Published 11:50 on December 17, 2025 / Last updated at 11:53 on December 17, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The ocean may have absorbed up to 15% more CO2 than previously thought thanks to the effect of air bubbles under waves that enable better gas absorption by seawater, a new scientific study has found.
The ocean may have absorbed up to 15% more CO2 than previously thought thanks to the effect of air bubbles under waves that enable better gas absorption by seawater, a new scientific study has found.


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