Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone

The video explores the role of phytoplankton in ocean ecosystems, focusing on their energy creation and carbon absorption. It introduces the twilight zone, a crucial area for carbon storage, and details the Export Processes Project, a collaborative research effort to study plankton diversity. The project involves multiple institutions and uses advanced technology to understand how oceans help regulate Earth's climate by sequestering carbon.

Explain how the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

What insights can understanding plankton diversity provide regarding climate change?