Coastal sink outpaces open ocean

Author
Publication Year
2024

Type

Journal Article
Abstract
The ocean stores about 30% of the carbon emitted by human activities, regulating atmospheric CO2 levels and the Earth s climate. Research suggests that this uptake of CO2 has strengthened much faster in coastal ocean waters than in the open ocean due to enhanced biological activity.
Journal
Nature Climate Change
Date Published
Mar
ISSN Number
1758-6798