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Select the predicted effect on phytoplankton primary production due to atmospheric warming.

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A short-term increase in productivity will occur, as warmer waters speed up the "microbial loop."

A long-term decrease in productivity will occur, as an increase in water stratification will decrease nutrients from deep-water sources.

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