Phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic
Friday, December 11, 2015 - 07:33
in Earth & Climate
Each spring, the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean host a huge natural bloom of phytoplankton—microscopic, plant-like organisms that are important for carbon cycling and also could influence clouds and climate. Blooms occur in the North Atlantic in fall as well, but the typical weather can make them difficult to observe.