Michaelangelica Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 Dust storm triggers ocean bloom › News in Science (ABC Science)Dust storm triggers ocean bloomWednesday, 7 October 2009Dani CooperABC The researchers estimate 8 million tonnes of CO2 was captured by the phytoplankton that grew as a result of the dust storm (Source: Ryan Lahiff/ABC) The red dust storm that dumped thousands of tonnes of soil across eastern Australia two weeks ago has caused an explosion in microscopic life in Sydney Harbour and beyond. Related StoriesDust storm born out of flooding rains, Science Online, 23 Sep 2009Questions raised over ocean fertilisation, Science Online, 03 Mar 2009Storm brewing over ocean fertilisation, Science Online, 03 Mar 2009Map: The University of Sydney 2006 Quote
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