Ocean density identified as a key driver of carbon capture by marine plankton
New findings, published in Royal Society Open Science, have revealed that changes in ocean density have a significant impact ...
Tiny oceanic plankton adapted to warming during the last ice age, but probably won’t ...
Scientists have compared data from the last ice age, around 21,000 years ago, and modern records to see what happened to ...
The Washington Post21 天
Plankton are the backbone of the ocean — and may struggle with what’s coming
They drift aimlessly at sea, soaking up sunlight from the sky and nutrients from the deep. Often invisible to the naked eye, these tiny invertebrates form the hidden backbone of ocean ecosystems.
Detroit News21 天
Plankton are the backbone of the ocean — and may not survive what’s coming
They drift aimlessly at sea, soaking up sunlight from the sky and nutrients from the deep. Often invisible to the naked eye, these tiny invertebrates form the hidden backbone of ocean ecosystems.
Phys.org21 天
Ice Age plankton model suggests sea life will struggle to survive future global warming
Findings revealed the plankton were unable to keep pace with the current speed of temperature rise, putting huge swathes of marine life—including fish which depend on these organisms for food ...
National Geographic news3 年
Plankton, explained
Plankton are a collection of tiny organisms that live at and beneath the surface of lakes, rivers, ponds, and oceans across the planet. They’re named for the Greek word planktos, meaning to ...