the oxygen myth

[kolar cynthia]

On 21 Jul 1997, Alexander L. Friend wrote:
 
>
>
> Is anyone else bothered by the mis-use of the photosynthetic gas exchange
> phenomenon to imply that deforestation will threaten our oxygen 
supply?  If
> so, have you seen or written anything accessible to college sophomores on
> the subject?
>
 
I can't help you, but I thought that > 95% of photosynthesis on the plant
took  place in the ocean, anyway.  I've not heard that much talked about,
either.