Coverage of North Atlantic Phytoplankton Study Continues
The Bangor Daily News reported on a marine research project by scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Washington and University of Maine oceanographer Mary Jane Perry that identified a new trigger of the seasonal North Atlantic algae bloom, which plays a major role in reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The scientists published their findings last week in the journal Science. The researchers found evidence the bloom occurs up to 30 days earlier than previously thought as a result of eddies stratifying the near-surface waters. A report also appeared on the MSNBC website and the Bunsen Burner website UMaine news release has more information.
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