Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the ...

Phytoplankton, tiny photosynthetic organisms in the ocean, play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth's climate. A new study reveals how variations in the physiology of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. SEATTLE — For decades, scientists believed Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton on Earth, ...

Armor-plated marine microbes surprised scientists a few years ago by recovering their shell-building prowess in levels of ocean acidification expected under future climate change. But those gains were ...

Abigail McQuatters-Gollop is an Associate Professor in Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth. She is also the managing director of Ecosystem Approaches, Ltd. Phytoplankton are microscopic ...