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Fungi help lock carbon into Arctic fjord sediments

Fungi help lock carbon into Arctic fjord sediments
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A study conducted in the Arctic's Kongsfjorden reveals that marine fungi play a crucial role in sequestering carbon in seafloor sediments. This process helps prevent carbon from being released back into the environment as CO2, aiding in climate regulation.

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Understanding microbial carbon storage is vital for predicting how rapidly warming Arctic ecosystems will influence global climate change.

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by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

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