Iron fertilisation Flashcards
1
Q
Natural or human
A
Natural
2
Q
What
A
Adds small amount of iron rich dust to ocean surface, phytoplankton bloom, photosynthesis
3
Q
Pros
A
Low cost, more producers
4
Q
Cons
A
Inefficient so need large area, can grow toxic algae
5
Q
Australia
A
Australian Professor Bowie carried out observations on trace element effects
