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Environmental Science

Understanding Carbon Sequestration

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The world's oceans absorb about 25% of the CO₂ released by human activities each year, making them the largest active carbon sink on Earth.

Why this is interesting

Every breath you take adds carbon dioxide to the air. But have you ever wondered where all that CO₂ goes—and how we can help it stay there instead of warming the planet?