By: Tabitha _沙巴体育官网

Tabitha
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:49:20 +0000

Dave, you are an inspiration. I myself am taking a shot at a second career and I am now a full-time PSU student (PCC alumni) entering my senior year in Environmental Studies. Your passion for learning and success is an inspiration. You have a unique skill set and you are being recognized for it. Best of luck to you!

I recently did a paper/presentation on “Oceanic Fertilization as a Means of Carbon Sequestration”. I explained how research has suggested that fertilization of the ocean through various means would increase Phytoplankton populations, which would then uptake CO2 from the atmosphere and cool the planet as the greenhouse gases were removed.

I was unaware at the time that Phytoplankton ecosystem models were scientifically evolving. Maybe the NASA team can come up with a successful plan to increase the likelihood that carbon will become a permanent part of the geologic record without contributing to ocean acidification and loss of marine biodiversity.

Then…maybe then, oceanic fertilization may be a probable solution to abrupt climate change.

Best.

Tabitha