CERN Experiment Reveals Significant Marine Aerosol Source from Phytoplankton

Research from the CLOUD Collaboration at CERN indicates that phytoplankton naturally generate a greater quantity of aerosol particles than previously estimated. This finding, published in Nature, revises our understanding of aerosol and cloud formation in various climates. It suggests the marine biosphere could play a larger role in mitigating future declines in human-made aerosols.