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Blue carbon could become a significant absorption tool -- if someone figures out how to quickly measure the carbon these programs soak up.

RYO MUKANO and TAMAKI KYOZUKA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- An increasing number of companies are paying attention to the ability of algae and other marine plants to capture the perilous emissions being released into the atmosphere.

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