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In biology/geology "#marinesnow" refers to the #organicdebris of organisms from higher #waterlevels. The #carboncycle thus transfers #CO2 to the #seabed, thus binding the #greenhousegas.
B. Borer et al. (2026) found that #microbial components of this "snow" induce #calciumcarbonate #dissolution in higher waters, reducing their #settlingvelocity and requiring consideration in future #climatemodels.
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In biology/geology "#marinesnow" refers to the #organicdebris of organisms from higher #waterlevels. The #carboncycle thus transfers #CO2 to the #seabed, thus binding the #greenhousegas.
B. Borer et al. (2026) found that #microbial components of this "snow" induce #calciumcarbonate #dissolution in higher waters, reducing their #settlingvelocity and requiring consideration in future #climatemodels.
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Microscopic marine organisms can create parachute-like #mucus structures that stall CO₂ absorption from atmosphere https://phys.org/news/2024-10-microscopic-marine-parachute-mucus-stall.html

Hidden comet tails of #MarineSnow impede ocean-based #carbon sequestration https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl5767

"marine snow sometimes creates parachute-like mucus structures that effectively double the time the organisms linger in the upper 100 meters of the ocean. This prolonged suspension increases the likelihood of other #microbes breaking down the organic carbon"

Microscopic marine organisms can create parachute-like #mucus structures that stall CO₂ absorption from atmosphere https://phys.org/news/2024-10-microscopic-marine-parachute-mucus-stall.html

Hidden comet tails of #MarineSnow impede ocean-based #carbon sequestration https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl5767

"marine snow sometimes creates parachute-like mucus structures that effectively double the time the organisms linger in the upper 100 meters of the ocean. This prolonged suspension increases the likelihood of other #microbes breaking down the organic carbon"

Boaty McBoatface is doing important work.

#boatymcboatface #marinesnow #microscopicorganisms
#carbonpump #marineresearch #science

Down into the ocean's 'twilight zone' with Boaty McBoatface https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy849kzep98o?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

Boaty McBoatface is doing important work.

#boatymcboatface #marinesnow #microscopicorganisms
#carbonpump #marineresearch #science

Down into the ocean's 'twilight zone' with Boaty McBoatface https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy849kzep98o?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

A new way to track #MarineSnow blizzards: New #submersible provides insights into how organic #carbon moves through the ocean #TwilightZone https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/a-new-way-to-track-marine-snow-blizzards/

"This storm of 'marine snow' consists of tiny particles of organic matter; carbon-rich fragments of dead tissue & feces from #plankton, #fish, & other #animals... As these particles sink down, they become an essential source of food for other marine creatures—and in the process, play a crucial role in the regulation of #climate."

A new way to track #MarineSnow blizzards: New #submersible provides insights into how organic #carbon moves through the ocean #TwilightZone https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/a-new-way-to-track-marine-snow-blizzards/

"This storm of 'marine snow' consists of tiny particles of organic matter; carbon-rich fragments of dead tissue & feces from #plankton, #fish, & other #animals... As these particles sink down, they become an essential source of food for other marine creatures—and in the process, play a crucial role in the regulation of #climate."

⁦@DeniseMitrano⁩ on the importance of understanding impacts of #microplastics including interactions with Earth systems functions inc biogeochemical flows, non-indigenous species, nutrient cycles, #MarineSnow. ⁦@LimnoPlast⁩ ⁦@UNESCO⁩ #PlanetaryBoundaries

⁦@DeniseMitrano⁩ on the importance of understanding impacts of #microplastics including interactions with Earth systems functions inc biogeochemical flows, non-indigenous species, nutrient cycles, #MarineSnow. ⁦@LimnoPlast⁩ ⁦@UNESCO⁩ #PlanetaryBoundaries