Ailing “Megaberg” Sparks Surge of Microscopic Life
As Iceberg A-23A disintegrated, it shed meltwater that helped fuel an extensive phytoplankton bloom in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Published by NASA on 03/06/2026
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As Iceberg A-23A disintegrated, it shed meltwater that helped fuel an extensive phytoplankton bloom in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Published by NASA on 03/06/2026