Galapagos

The geological stroke of luck that protects marine life in the Galapagos

The geological stroke of luck that protects marine life in the Galapagos

This story originally appears in The same review and is part of the Climate office collaboration. Driven by climate change, almost all parts of the ocean are warming. But off the west coast of the Galapagos Islands there is an area of ​​cold, nutrient-rich water. This thriving patch feeds phytoplankton and breathes life into the …

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Galapagos' secret weapon against climate change

Galapagos’ secret weapon against climate change

This article was originally published by The same review. Due to climate change, almost all parts of the ocean are warming up. But off the west coast of the Galápagos Islands lies a cold, nutrient-rich body of water. This thriving patch feeds phytoplankton and breathes life into the archipelago. “Cool water supports populations of penguins, …

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