The Biological Pump
The biological pump is one of the ways carbon is moved through the ocean and back into the atmosphere. The biological pump involves plants and animals, ocean currents, and upwellings.
Watch the video to learn about the biological pump. As you watch, think about how the biological pump moves carbon from the upper layers of the ocean to the deep sea.
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