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How sea-ice microbes survive the Southern Ocean's harsh winter has implications for climate change
- June 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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A study led by South African scientists reveals that during winter, the sea ice around Antarctica harbors a reservoir of microbes, most of which have one thing in common—the ability to produce and break down a compound known to protect organisms in extreme environments.
Originally published at Phys.org