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Tiny photosynthetic organisms help transport carbon to the depths of the Baltic Sea

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Briefings

A new study from Stockholm University reveals that tiny photosynthetic organisms in the Baltic Sea significantly influence carbon transport to deep waters. Their capacity to form colonies and aggregates is the primary factor determining how much of their biomass sinks, potentially altering the ocean's carbon cycle dynamics.

Key points

• Tiny photosynthetic organisms in the Baltic Sea contribute substantially to carbon transport from surface waters to deeper sea layers.
• The ability of these organisms to form colonies and aggregates is the key factor determining how much of their biomass sinks.

Context and limitations

The study covers the Baltic Sea ecosystem but does not specify the exact time period of the observations or the specific depth range where sinking occurred.

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