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Are We Heading For An Oxygen-Free ocean, Let’s Find Out

What We Can't Sea

Are we heading for an oxygen-free ocean? Let's find out. In this episode, we'll explore the possibility of an oxygen-free ocean, and what that could mean for life on Earth.

"From late spring to early autumn, thousands of square kilometers along the coast become a marine dead zone— unable to support most forms of aquatic life. This strange annual curse isn’t unique; dead zones like this one have formed all over the world. But to explore what’s creating these lethal conditions, we first need to understand how a healthy marine ecosystem function. In any body of water that receives sufficient sunlight, plant-like organisms such as algae and cyanobacteria thrive. Clouds of algae streak the surface of deep waters, and in shallower regions, large seaweeds and seagrass cover the ground. Not only do these organisms form the foundation of local food chains, their photosynthesis provides the oxygen necessary for aquatic animals to survive."

Are We Heading For An Oxygen-Free ocean, Let’s Find Out

Are We Heading For An Oxygen-Free ocean, Let’s Find Out

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