Study finds 'dark oxygen' at the bottom of the ocean
An international group of scientists have discovered “dark oxygen” 13,000 feet below the ocean’s surface. This “dark oxygen” is actually produced by lumps of metal on the ocean floor that create oxygen without photosynthesis.
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2 developments- Jul 22, 2024Scientists discover 'dark' oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface
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