Stimulating algal growth by adding iron to nutrient-poor ocean regions is one of several geo-engineering methods that could possibly mitigate greenhouse warming. But given widespread worries about possibly harmful side-effects on marine life, large-scale ocean 'fertilization' is currently not considered advisable.
Storm over planned ocean fertilization experiment (updated)
Storm over planned ocean fertilization experiment (updated)
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