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Ocean microbes could interact with pollution to influence climate – Science Daily

Little is known about how gases and aerosols made by ocean microbes affect weather and climate, or how pollution could influence this process. Today, scientists report they’ve used an ‘ocean-in-a-lab’ to show that air pollution can change the makeup of gases …

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Oceans cover almost three-quarters of the globe, yet little is known about how gases and aerosols made by ocean microbes affect weather and climate, or how human-produced pollution could influence this process. Now, scientists report they’ve used an “ocean-in-a-lab” to show that air pollution can change the makeup of gases and aerosols that sea spray releases into the atmosphere and, in turn, potentially alter weather patterns.The researchers will present their results today at the American Chem…

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