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    UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat Discusses Ocean Acidification

    04.03.2010

    The world’s oceans are a natural sink for carbon dioxide, both organically and inorganically.

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    CHINARE 26

    08.12.2009

    Following its coverage of the 25th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE 25), SciencePoles caught up with Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration (CAA), to hear about the goals of the 26th CHINARE expedition and China's future polar research plans, including the construction of a new research ice breaker.

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    Polar Ice: The Essentials

    21.06.2005

    Although polar ice might appear homogenous it is in fact surprisingly diverse, often prompting queries about the differences between the various types of ice found in the polar regions.

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UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat Discusses Ocean Acidification

The world’s oceans are a natural sink for carbon dioxide, both organically and inorganically.


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