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Epipelagic nitrous oxide production offsets carbon sequestration by the biological pump
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This compelling study reveals how the marine biological pump's carbon sequestration efforts are challenged by the ocean's production of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. Conducted by Xianhui S. Wan and collaborators, the research highlights how enhanced biological activity in the epipelagic zone increases nitrogen recycling and contributes significantly to nitrous oxide emissions, possibly offsetting climate benefits of carbon export.
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