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Climate

Antarctic Krill: Unsung Heroes of Climate Mitigation

By Ken Kostel | December 4, 2019

Antarctic krill—and more importantly, krill poop—are an important part of the global climate system. Unlike many species that migrate miles…

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WHOI returns to the United Nations

By Aria Ritz Finkelstein | September 3, 2019
WHOI returns to the United Nations

by Aria Ritz Finkelstein, WHOI Marine Policy Center Guest Student This week, Greta Thunberg has captivated the world by sailing…

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Chasing Ocean ‘Snowflakes’: New devices measure particles with key role in climate change

By Kathryn Baltes | March 13, 2019

Below the ocean’s surface, sunlight quickly grows dim. But if you could shine a flashlight through the watery darkness, you might find yourself in an unexpected blizzard: a tempest of tiny underwater particles known as marine snow.

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Gothamist: Meet The Freaky ‘Twilight Zone’ Sea Creatures Eating Our Carbon Emissions

By Kathryn Baltes | February 12, 2019

Gothamist

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What is the Ocean Twilight Zone?

By Johnny Willy | September 19, 2018
OTZ Life

The ocean twilight zone is a layer of water that stretches around the globe. It lies 200 to 1,000 meters…

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