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It has been suggested that global warming could be halted by fertilizing the oceans to increase the growth of algae. how might this affect the greenhouse effect?

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Algae absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, as a part of photosynthesis.  Other plants also do this, but algae grows the quickest.  Hope this helps!!!
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