Consequently, phytoplankton activity will decline with a concomitant fall in the production of dimethyl sulfide (DMS). In a reverse of the CLAW hypothesis, this decline in DMS production will lead to a decrease in cloud condensation nuclei and a fall in cloud albedo.
Phytoplankton activity will decrease, leading to a reduction in dimethyl sulfide (DMS) production. This decline in DMS will result in fewer cloud condensation nuclei and lower cloud reflectivity.