Process for sequestering into the ocean the atmospheric greenhou

Details Process for sequestering into the ocean the atmospheric greenhou Process for sequestering into the ocean the atmospheric greenhou

1995-08-15

1999-11-30

Fox, David T.

Plant husbandry

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47 14, 47 15, A01B 7900, A01G 3300, A01H 1300, C12N 112

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059920890

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for removing CO.sub.2 from the atmosphere. The method comprises the step of delivering a source of nitrogen to the mixed layer of the ocean to cause an increase in the number of phytoplankton in the mixed layer and thereby increase the amount of photosynthesis carried out by the phytoplankton. The source of nitrogen is delivered to the mixed layer at a location where an ocean current will carry the source of nitrogen and phytoplankton over a region of the ocean having a depth sufficient to allow dead phytoplankton and organic material derived from the phytoplankton to fall from the mixed layer and enable carbon originating from the CO.sub.2 to be sequestered from the atmosphere.

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