Single Cell Genomics Center (IMAGE) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Caption A scientist studies genetic samples in Bigelow Laboratory's Single Cell Genomics Center. In a new Science paper, scientists from the nonprofit research institute shared their discovery that nitrite-oxidizing bacteria play a major role in the capture of carbon dioxide in the dark ocean -- the deep, unlit waters that comprise 90 percent of the ocean. Credit Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.