Over the past 50 years, the global amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased by 158 billion tons, but over 215 billion were released by burning of fossil fuels. Where did the rest go?

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The oceans play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through a process called oceanic carbon sequestration. Approximately 30% of the carbon dioxide emitted by humans is absorbed by the oceans, leading to increased acidity and potentially harmful effects on marine life.

Over the Past 50 Years, the Global Amount of Carbon