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Deep-sea life has a secret food source scientists never expected

Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about deep-sea life, revealing that microbes are not as starved for nutrients as previously thought. They found that marine snow, tiny particles drifting down, leaks valuable carbon and nitrogen as it sinks. This process, driven by immense pressure, acts like a juicer, providing an immediate food source for surrounding microbes. This could reshape our understanding of the ocean's carbon cycle and how much carbon is stored in the deep sea.
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