Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust landing in the sea, causing ocean algae to grow rapidly.

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 ...