New research uncovers surprising physics of 'marine snow'
June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 20 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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New research uncovers surprising physics of 'marine snow'
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The deep ocean can often look like a real-life snow globe. As organic particles from plant and animal matter on the surface sink downward, they combine with dust and other material to create "marine snow," a beautiful display of ocean weather . . .
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New research uncovers surprising physics of 'marine snow'
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The deep ocean can often look like a real-life snow globe. As organic particles from plant and animal matter on the surface sink downward, they combine with dust and other material to create "marine snow," a beautiful display of ocean weather . . .