Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae

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Sep 14, 2023, 8:00 pm276 pts
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In summer, the sea ice melts under constant daylight, producing…

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