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Polar oceans store carbon—but policy is not yet ready to count it

Polar oceans store carbon—but policy is not yet ready to count it
Phys.org Friday 09 October 2026, 19:20 UTC 1 min read
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Polar oceans may play an important role in storing carbon and supporting biodiversity, but current science and policy frameworks are not yet ready to fully recognize their potential.

Polar oceans may play an important role in storing carbon and supporting biodiversity, but current science and policy frameworks are not yet ready to fully recognize their potential.
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