The oxygen you breathe depends on a tiny ocean ingredient

ScienceDaily
Jan 12, 2026, 2:01 pm108 pts
Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that when iron is scarce, phytoplankton waste energy and photosynthesis falters. Climate-driven changes may reduce iron delivery to the oceans, weakening the base of marine food chains. Over…

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