Ocean eddies move far less carbon than expected, study suggests

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Apr 20, 2026, 3:20 pm122 ptsTrending
The biological carbon pump moves carbon from near the ocean's surface to deeper regions, maintaining the upper ocean's ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere. One component of this system is driven by eddies, or relatively small-scale circular water currents powered by physical instabilities within the…

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