Stig Östlund

lördag, februari 14, 2015

Sea Spray: Complex chemistry with big effects on climate




 Sea Spray: Complex chemistry with big effects on climate

Take in a deep breath of salty ocean air and more than likely, you're also breathing in naturally occurring sea spray aerosols. But, there's much more in each of those tiny bursting "bubbles" than salt. They're also bursting with ocean life, from bacteria to phytoplankton--even viruses. Because sea spray aerosols seed clouds, they affect the climate.

With support from the National Science Foundation, atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather of the University of California, San Diego, and chemist Vicki Grassian of the University of Iowa are leading a team of scientists around the country who are working to better understand what role sea spray aerosols play in weather and climate change.

Original air date: November 24, 2014

Credit: National Science Foundation

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