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Marine snow falls mainly in the summer.
Fact of the week
12 June 2023
Marine snow falls mainly in the summer.
On the seabed, all is cold, dark and still – except for millions of white flakes drifting softly down, slowly piling into drifts. This is marine snow, and in many parts of the ocean, it’s a sure sign that summer is here.

Find out more in:
100 Things to Know About the Oceans

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