carbon storage

Abu Dhabi's three-year study revealed oyster beds cover 7% of its marine environment, using historical maps and turtle tracking. The findings highlight oysters' ecological role in carbon storage and marine biodiversity, alongside historical context of the Gulf pearling industry's decline.

Scientists discovered that extreme deep-sea pressure extracts nutrients from sinking organic particles, creating an unexpected food source for ocean microbes. This finding could reshape understanding of deep-ocean ecosystems and Earth's carbon storage processes.

Scientists found that oak trees continue photosynthesis after their annual growth stops, suggesting forests may not store as much carbon as previously assumed. The study, published in Science Advances, indicates climate models might overestimate carbon storage by assuming increased photosynthesis directly translates to tree growth.

A global analysis revealed that nitrogen pollution alters the natural respiration of forest soils, either accelerating or slowing it based on ecosystem conditions. The findings highlight tipping points that could influence forests' carbon storage and response to climate change.

Tiny microbes in marine fish guts may help produce calcium carbonate, a mineral critical for ocean health and carbon storage. The discovery reveals a partnership between fish and bacteria, challenging previous beliefs that fish alone managed this process.

A new AI-driven method called GOFLOW uses weather satellite images to create detailed maps of previously unobservable ocean currents, aiding in understanding climate, marine ecosystems, and carbon storage. The method leverages existing satellites, offering a cost-effective solution.