How Marine Snow Traps Carbon in the Deep Ocean

Marine snow consists of a continuous rain of organic particles, including phytoplankton and biological debris, that sinks from the ocean surface to the deep sea. This process provides essential nutrients for abyssal creatures and serves as a critical planetary mechanism for carbon sequestration. By transporting organic matter to the ocean floor, marine snow traps carbon for centuries, removing it from the atmosphere and helping regulate the global climate. Scientists continue to study this phenomenon to better understand the ocean's role in long term carbon storage.