New research suggests that combining ship- and float-based observations provides a more accurate measure of how much carbon the Southern Ocean absorbs, says an article published in Eos.Org.
Southern Ocean absorbs 40%Accounting for carbon sinks and sources around the world is critical for scientists and policy makers looking to quantify Earth’s carbon budget and stave off the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
The Southern Ocean absorbs roughly 40% of the 2.6 petagrams of anthropogenic...
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