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To: RetiredNow who wrote (7075)	4/8/2009 5:12:12 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86356

However, what is happening in reality is the amount of CO2 being pumped into the atmosphere is actually accelerating, which means we have a compounding of the impact. And what if we see phytoplankton amounts decrease by 30% as has been the case over the past 20 years?? That's a 30% reduction in the ocean flora's ability to absorb CO2 levels. That's like stripping down 30% of the existing rain forest.. That's what has occurred in the N. Pacific (14% in the Atlantic). There as been increases in phytoplankton off of India, but I'm not sure whether it's algae fed by agricultural run-off, which is usually surface phytoplankton and not a CO2 sink. fisherycrisis.com sciencedaily.com And if all phytoplankton life dies in the oceans, then how will that impact your CO2 figures? And what would be the result on CO2 levels if we REPLACED that 30% deficit in phytoplanktonic growth by fertilizing the oceans? Of course, it has to be THE RIGHT KIND of phytoplankton, primarily Diatoms. But like plant fertilizer, it's logical that specialized "cocktails" of nutrients could be created to foster the proper kind of phytoplankton blooms. But no one seems to what to discuss that "elephant" in the living room.. Can't seem to understand why not. Bottom line.. Worry more about enhancing the planet's ability to absorb CO2 levels. Until you form a baseline for phytoplankton levels, you can't truly be sure to what degree CO2 level increases are due to excess emissions, or reduced sequestration. And if you're concerned about the controversial aspects of OF, think of it as supplementing the Marine food chain so can have more Sushi. And I'm a man who likes his Sushi... ;0) In fact, think I'll go downtown and get some now. Hawk