Iron found to increase phytoplankton growth.

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  • Author(s): McDonald, Kim A.
  • Source:
    Chronicle of Higher Education. 10/18/96, Vol. 43 Issue 8, pA16. 1/7p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PHYTOPLANKTON; FERROUS sulfate
    • Abstract:
      Relates the results of a study known as IronEx II released in October 1996. The indication that adding iron sulfate to the ocean can increase the growth of phytoplankton which decreases carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere; Details of the study.