Tiny plankton blooms power ocean life and half our oxygen
Microscopic plankton blooms are the vital foundation of ocean food chains, fueling marine life from tiny organisms to majestic whales and producing half the world's oxygen.
Vast plankton blooms are the unsung heroes of our oceans, forming the crucial base of marine food chains. These microscopic plants, called phytoplankton, rapidly multiply in nutrient-rich waters, converting sunlight and carbon dioxide into energy. This process produces about half of the world's oxygen, making them vital for all life on Earth.
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