‘Vast’ mass of microbes being released by melting glaciers

Bacteria can fertilise ecosystems but need to be studied closely to identify potential pathogens, scientists sayHundreds of thousands of tonnes of bacteria are being released by melting glaciers, a study has shown.The microbes being washed downstream could fertilise ecosystems, the researchers said, but needed to be much better studied to identify any potential pathogens.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Glaciers Climate crisis Microbiology Environment Polar regions Science Aberystwyth University Wales UK news Source Type: news