The vital, falling flakes of the deep ocean
In short: Beneath the waves, a continuous descent of organic matter mimics a winter storm. This video explores the phenomenon of marine snow and why these underwater flakes are fundamental to both marine life and the Earth's climate.
Deep in the ocean, organic matter descends in fluffy particles known as marine snow. Far from being a mere visual curiosity, this process serves as a critical component of global climate regulation and sustains the complex food webs found in our oceans.
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