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There is a plausible explanation for how carbon dioxide molecules could interact with water molecules thereby forming a solution where the carbon dioxide is the solute and water is the solvent (as it usually is). The weak inter-molecular attractive forces rely on the polarity of the water molecule and the high density of electrons at either end of the

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When a bottle or can of carbonated beverage is opened the carbon dioxide is allowed gas to come out of solution. This is because there is a pressure differential between the carbon dioxide in the liquid and carbon dioxide in the air. The pressure in the liquid is higher than the pressure in the air so the carbon dioxide moves

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The PolarTREC Field Experience

A Month, On a Boat, In the Arctic

I spent a month on a boat in the Arctic as part of the 28 member Science Team that lived and worked alongside the 53 member Crew of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St. Laurent, a 392 foot icebreaker out of St. John's, Newfoundland

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Teacher Dave Jones and researcher Mike DeGrandpre present live from Montana discussing the research that took place for 4 weeks aboard the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent looking at CO2 and pH Studies of the Arctic Ocean.

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A short newspaper article featuring PolarTREC teacher Dave Jones in the 8/8/2017 issue of the Missoulian! He will set sail on 9/6/2017 aboard the Canadian Ice Breaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent with researcher Mike DeGrandpre heading for the Beaufort Sea.

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Article from EOS Earth & Space Science News summarizing research linking gas exchange and sea ice extent in the Arctic.

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