British-led team discovers 2mm ocean surface layer enhances CO2 absorption, increasing annual capture by 7%.

A British-led research team has found that a thin layer of cool surface water, less than 2mm deep, enhances the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This "ocean skin" increases CO2 absorption by about 7% annually, equating to 1.5 times the carbon captured by Amazon rainforest growth. The study, funded partly by the European Space Agency, highlights the ocean's critical role in climate regulation and global carbon assessments.

October 25, 2024
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