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nutrient-poor conditions
Coverage of nutrient-poor conditions in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover hidden ocean methane source that could worsen global warming
Scientists discovered that methane in open oceans is produced by microbes under nutrient-poor conditions, a finding that could explain rising oceanic methane levels. Warming oceans reducing nutrient mixing may allow these microbes to thrive, potentially creating a feedback loop that intensifies climate change.