biological pump

The biological pump is a vital process in the ocean where marine organisms, especially plankton, use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into organic matter through photosynthesis. When these tiny organisms die, they sink to the ocean floor, carrying carbon with them. This process helps regulate climate by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in the deep ocean. Essentially, it acts as a natural mechanism to balance carbon levels, playing a crucial role in Earth's carbon cycle and affecting global temperature and climate.