Physical processes in the Southern Ocean largely control nutrient distribution in the global marine environment, a finding that further highlights the influence of this oceanic region on Earth's climate.
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Ribbe, J. The southern supplier. Nature 427, 23–24 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/427023a
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