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The Arctic Ocean keeps permafrost carbon firmly locked
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New research indicates that Arctic permafrost carbon remains largely trapped by the Arctic Ocean rather than being released into the atmosphere. This finding suggests that the ocean acts as a significant buffer against the potential climate-warming effects of thawing permafrost.
Permafrost in the Arctic stores large quantities of organic carbon. When the frozen ground thaws or coastal sections erode, this carbon can enter the sea, where microorganisms can break it down and convert it into climate-damaging greenhouse gases. T... [5641 chars]
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