WSU helps uncover role of inland and coastal waters in nitrogen fixation

WSU helps uncover role of inland and coastal waters in nitrogen fixation

RICHLAND, WA – Freshwater and coastal waters may cover just a small portion of the planet, but they turn out to be powerful contributors to nitrogen fixation, a natural process essential to life on Earth. A new global study, co-authored by a Washington State University Tri-Cities researcher, reveals that these ecosystems produce far more nitrogen than previously recognized, a finding that could have ramifications on forecasting models for climat…