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Iron findings

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A huge phytoplankton bloom in the Southern Ocean yields estimates of how a continuous supply of iron affects oceanic carbon sequestration. But iron is not the only factor — nutrient supply is crucial too.

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Figure 1: Kerguelen blooming.

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