GLOBAL WARMING

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/10/world/phytoplankton-mega-bloom-eco-solutions/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

An interesting read for those interested. To summarize, scientists have discovered the largest ever concentration of "under-ice phytoplankton" stretching about 100 km's. What they think has happened is that the pools of water under thinner sections of ice have concentrated sunlight, allowing for perfect conditions for the growth of  phytoplankton. The water in these sections of ice has turned green as a result.

Personally, I don't know whether to be worried or excited about this. We have all heard about the dangers of the melting ice caps and what might happen if enough fresh water enter the oceans as well as the slowing down of the Ocean Conveyer Belt. More worrying though, is the effect that this may have on migrating birds and whales, as the early bloom of enriched water may pose problems for naturally timed migrations to this area.

The much debated question that we need to consider is, is this our fault or is this a natural process? Through our ignorance of the effects of industrialization and ever increasing CO2 levels have we reached a tipping point? OR...is our planet just going along its merry way proving that we aren't in control and that nature rules us all. I hope the human race is beginning to change its mindset.