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How an Unusual 'Bloom' Positively Affected Marine Life and the Atmosphere | Into the Blue Podcast

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The Madagascar bloom grows eastwards, covering a third of Europe's area—an unusual propagation that puzzles scientists.

Professor Merrick Schroppos discusses a study on the unusual Madagascar phytoplankton bloom, which occurred earlier and was three times larger than normal due to iron-rich particles from a Southern African drought. The bloom enhanced carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere, illustrating complex land-atmosphere-ocean interactions and potential climate implications.

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