They found that increased heat will change the mixture of phytoplankton or tiny marine organisms in the seas, which absorb and reflect light. Scientists say there will be less of them in the ...

Pigments act as tracers to elucidate the fate of phytoplankton in the world's oceans and are often associated with important biogeochemical cycles related to carbon dynamics in the oceans. They are ...

Phytoplankton — microscopic plant-like organisms — are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing ...

Accurately monitoring Earth's phytoplankton is essential, especially when it comes to understanding the effects of global warming or possible carbon-removal initiatives. The ability to track ...