Phytoplankton like it hot: Warming boosts biodiversity and photosynthesis in phytoplankton
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 14:46
in Earth & Climate
Warmer temperatures increase biodiversity and photosynthesis in phytoplankton, researchers at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have found. Globally, phytoplankton—microscopic water-borne plants—absorb as much carbon dioxide as tropical rainforests and so understanding the way they respond to a warming climate is crucial.