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Examining the Impacts of Climate Change on Marine Carbon Cycling
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What is the primary role of the ocean in the global carbon cycle?
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Absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
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The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This process helps to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.