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Iron-dumping ocean experiment sparks controversy
Tollefson, J. (2017). Iron-dumping ocean experiment sparks controversy. Nature (Lond.) 545(7655): 393-394. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/545393a
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, more
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Keywords
    Aquatic communities > Plankton > Phytoplankton
    Chemical reactions > Photochemical reactions > Photosynthesis
    Energy
    Iron
Author keywords
    ocean fertilization
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  • Tollefson, J.
Abstract
    Marine scientists are raising the alarm about a proposal to drop tonnes of iron into the Pacific Ocean to stimulate the growth of phytoplankton, the base of the food web. The non-profit group behind the plan says that it wants to revive Chilean fisheries. It also has ties to a controversial 2012 project in Canada that was accused of violating an international moratorium on commercial ocean fertilization.
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