Polar oceans store carbon—but policy is not yet ready to count it

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What happened

Polar oceans may play an important role in storing carbon and supporting biodiversity, but current science and policy frameworks are not yet ready to fully recognize their potential.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:20:06 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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