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To: neolib who wrote (187754)	5/31/2006 12:36:13 AM
From: DavesM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

re: "scenario based upon depleted nutrients in the oceans." Well, hawk has a point that shouldn't be completely discounted. Let's say solar output increases (or CO2 drives global temperatures), and results in global warming. As the temperature of the oceans increases, their ability to carry dissolved gases like Oxygen or CO2 decrease (and releases these gases to the atmosphere). If you consider CO2 a nutrient for aquatic plants, then this nutrient is decreased. This should make you both happy! :o)

To: neolib who wrote (187754)	5/31/2006 3:16:00 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Here is another one. The man on the moon is causing it. Come on Neolib.. I expect better from you. There is plenty of scientific and observable evidence that Oceanic Flora is being depleted: fisherycrisis.com Another potential consequence of a decrease in marine primary productivity would be a reduction in the capacity of the ocean to absorb carbon dioxide. A hypothetical loss of 10% of the marine phytoplankton would reduce the oceanic annual uptake of carbon dioxide by about 5 Gt (an amount equal to the annual emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption). ciesin.org You can't just ignore that angle when that oceanic flora is responsible for 90% of global transpiration. Have one of your lungs removed and see how much less oxygen you are able to absorb.. Hawk