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\nThe East Australian Current (EAC) is a powerful marine river that shapes the climate and supports biodiversity. Scientists aboard the research vessel Investigator explore how this current interacts with underwater mountains to create...\nThe East Australian Current (EAC) is a powerful marine river that shapes the climate and supports biodiversity. Scientists aboard the research vessel Investigator explore how this current interacts with underwater mountains to create nutrient-rich upwellings that spark blooms of phytoplankton—tiny yet vital organisms that form the foundation of oceanic food chains. These microscopic plants not only sustain marine life but also play a crucial role in Earth's climate, producing nearly half of the planet's oxygen through photosynthesis! Ocean Odyssey part 2\n
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2021
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whales, oceanography, ocean currents, photosynthesis, phytoplankton, mountains, plankton, creatures, nutrients, oxygen, water, australia, scientists
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