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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2024 · 35 MIN

Dr Joaquim Goes:What invasive algae blooms can teach us about human driven climate change

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Every second breath we take comes from oceanic phytoplankton which use sunlight to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. They also form the base of the food chain because all other organisms depend on the organic matter produced by these phytoplankton. Discern this explores what happens when populations of this microorganism get out of balance and how they impact the climate and ecosystems around the world.

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Dr Joaquim Goes:What invasive algae blooms can teach us about human driven climate change

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