Gooier Marine Snow Enhances Carbon Transport in the Deep Sea, Study Finds

This study reveals that the consistency of marine snow, specifically its gooier texture, improves its ability to transport carbon from the ocean surface to the deep sea. Marine snow consists of organic and inorganic particles like mucus, feces, silt, and dead plankton that continuously fall through the water column. These findings provide new insights into the ocean's role in carbon cycling and sequestration.

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