Newly discovered phytoplankton groups appear to favor warmer oceans
Monday, January 9, 2017 - 13:01
in Earth & Climate
An international research team has discovered two phytoplankton groups - unlike any known species - in climate-sensitive areas around the world. While they appear relatively rare compared to other phytoplankton, scientists say their prevalence in warm waters suggests they could be important in future ocean ecosystems.