As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase, the checks and balancesthat stabilize our planet's climate are compromised. Some scientistsbelieve that we can regain stability and prevent global warming byincreasing the flow of atmospheric carbon dioxide into Earth's oceans.At increased oceanic carbon dioxide levels, phytoplankton would take upmore of this dissolved gas. The carbon processed by these plants wouldbe "fixed" during photosynthesis, and locked into "sinking" organiccompounds that do not affect climate.
Testing the Waters
