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Swimming sea cucumbers found to shape ocean carbon cycle
Original: New research reveals surprising link in ocean carbon cycle: Swimming sea cucumbers
New research from MBARI scientists reveals that swimming sea cucumbers play a surprising role in the ocean carbon cycle. The findings, reported by Phys.org, suggest these deep-sea creatures actively move carbon through the water column in ways not previously understood. Marine biologists say the discovery could refine models of how the ocean stores and transports carbon, with implications for climate science.
Why now: Fresh research highlights an unexpected ecological role for deep-sea animals, drawing attention from ocean and climate communities.
Evidence
- New research reveals surprising link in ocean carbon cycle: Swimming sea cucumbers · Phys.org
- New research reveals surprising link in ocean carbon cycle: swimming sea cucumbers · MBARI
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