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This is a correction notice published in PLOS ONE regarding a previously published article about Oikopleura dioica, a gelatinous zooplankton species, and its resilience to ocean alkalinity enhancement. The notice itself does not contain new scientific findings but rather addresses errors or updates to the original research article. Without access to the specific corrections made or the original study content, the underlying research examined how this marine organism responds to increased ocean alkalinity, a potential climate intervention strategy.
Why it matters
Understanding how marine zooplankton respond to ocean alkalinity enhancement is relevant for evaluating the safety and ecological impacts of this proposed carbon dioxide removal technique. Such research helps assess whether large-scale ocean alkalinity enhancement could be implemented without harming marine ecosystems.
by The PLOS One Staff