The biological pump
The biological pump
The biological pump Over geological time, microalgal photosynthesis and the biological pump have removed much of the CO ₂ from the atmosphere. This process still helps regulate Earth's climate by decreasing atmospheric CO₂ levels. Video Learn more about plankton’s role in the carbon cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4UC6CPTCj4&t=3s Plankton’s role in the carbon cycle
Original Slide Deck: Plankton: The tiny drifters that power the ocean
Topics: Biodiversity. Ocean Currents. Deoxygenation. Ocean Chemistry. Ocean. Climate. Sustainable Resources. Ecosystem Services.
Suitable Ages: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Keywords: Algae. Aquatic Animals. Bacteria. Biodiversity. Biology. Carbon. Carbon Cycle. Carbon Dioxide. Changing Environment. Climate. Climate Change. Conservation. Contamination. Ecosystem. Environment. Eutrophication. Fertilisers. Food Chain. Habitats. Harmful Algal Blooms (Hab). Hypoxia. Mixoplankton. Nutrient Cycle. Nutrients. Oceans. Organisms. Photosynthesis. Phytoplankton. Pollution. Protozooplankton. Sustainability. Toxins. Zooplankton.
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