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Record-breaking Iceberg A23-A is Dying, Fostering Marine Life

The A23-A iceberg, the oldest and largest ever recorded, is nearing the end of its existence after detaching from Antarctica 40 years ago. As it disintegrates, the nutrients released from the melting ice are causing a significant bloom of microalgae, which is vital for the marine food chain.

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