Giant viruses discovered in Greenland's ice sheet may help reduce ice melt by controlling algae blooms.
Giant viruses discovered on Greenland's ice sheet could help reduce ice melt, according to a study from Aarhus University. The viruses, which have large genomes and can feed on snow algae, may act as a natural control mechanism for algae blooms. Further research is planned to study the viruses' impact on the ecosystem and potentially find ways to alleviate ice melting caused by algal blooms.
June 04, 2024
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