Phytoplankton are the foundation of ocean ecosystems: like rainforests, they consume carbon from the atmosphere, form the basis of the marine food web and have a decisive influence on fish abundance and global climate. A recent study provides new insights into the complex biogeochemical processes at the base of the marine ecosystem.
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Source: ScienceDaily