Uncovering secrets of the oceans' "engines"
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 09:00
in Earth & Climate
They're small, but boy are they mighty. The microbes (or microorganisms) living in our oceans are actually too small to see with the naked eye, but they pack a punch when it comes to their portfolio. Not only do they create oxygen for the whole world—above and below the ocean—they're also the basis of the marine life food chain.