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The ocean produces 50–80% of the world's oxygen.

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Much of Earth’s oxygen is generated by oceanic phytoplankton through photosynthesis, with estimates commonly cited in the ~50–80% range. Even though oxygen production is global, the ocean’s microscopic life does a huge share of the work.

🤯 "The ocean produces 50–80% of the world's oxygen. Quietly doing most of the work."

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