"Less plankton leads to less carbon dioxide taken up by organisms, meaning that more carbon is left behind to further acidify ocean water." This statement is an example of what phenomenon?

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This statement describes a positive feedback cycle where a decrease in plankton leads to more carbon dioxide remaining in the water, which further acidifies the ocean and can lead to further decreases in plankton population.

"Less Plankton Leads to Less Carbon Dioxide Taken Up by Organisms