The addition of iron into ocean waters could drastically change the climate by allowing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to be bound into carbohydrates via photosynthesis.

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Although the addition of iron would temporarily increase the amount of photosynthesis, carbon is not considered removed from the climate system until it is settled in sediments. Most of the carbon will re-enter the global carbon cycle. Information can be found in the section Lack of Nutrients and Light Can Limit Primary Productivity.

The Addition of Iron into Ocean Waters Could Drastically Change