New research from the University of Warsaw suggests that current models may significantly underestimate how often particles in the ocean collide. This process, known as marine snow, is a primary mechanism for transporting carbon from the surface to the deep ocean, effectively removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The study introduces a new mathematical formula that bridges two previously competing models of particle motion. By more accurately calculating collision rates, scientists can better understand the speed of the biological carbon pump and improve the accuracy of global climate projections.
