by phytocat | Dec 7, 2021 | faq
Phytoplankton are the most abundant type of marine life, making up more than half of all marine species. There are three main types of plankton: zooplankton, phytoplankton, and krill. Zooplankton are small animals that feed on other zooplankton and small fish....
by phytocat | Dec 6, 2021 | faq
Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean. They are a major source of food for larger marine animals, and they help to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Phytoplankton are able to do this because they can photosynthesize, which means they use...
by phytocat | Dec 3, 2021 | faq
The ocean is a great carbon sink, absorbing about a quarter of the CO2 that humans produce. But the ocean’s ability to store CO2 is threatened by the increasing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. Phytoplankton are a major part of the ocean’s carbon cycle, and their...
by phytocat | Dec 2, 2021 | faq
Phytoplankton are tiny plant-like organisms that live in the ocean. They are responsible for the production of about half of the oxygen in the atmosphere. Phytoplankton are also a major food source for marine animals. Phytoplankton can live for a few days, weeks, or...
by phytocat | Dec 2, 2021 | faq
There are three ways carbon moves out of phytoplankton: photosynthesis, respiration, and sedimentation. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into organic molecules. Respiration is the process by which animals...
