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The contribution of penguin guano to the Southern Ocean iron pool

The contribution of penguin guano to the Southern Ocean iron pool

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The contribution of penguin guano to the Southern Ocean iron pool

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The contribution of penguin guano to the Southern Ocean iron pool

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Nature communications, 2023-04, Vol.14 (1), p.1781-1781, Article 1781

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Contents

Iron plays a crucial role in the high-nutrient, low-chlorophyll Southern Ocean regions, promoting phytoplankton growth and enhancing atmospheric carbon sequestration. In this area, iron-rich Antarctic krill (
Euphausia superba
) and baleen whale species, which are among their main predators, play a large role in the recycling of iron. However...

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The contribution of penguin guano to the Southern Ocean iron pool

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a4f35794cfd944809211d6716fda564d

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a4f35794cfd944809211d6716fda564d

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2041-1723

E-ISSN

2041-1723

DOI

10.1038/s41467-023-37132-5

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