Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
PLYMOUTH, England, June 27 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news:
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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
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Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth. Phytoplankton produce around half of the oxygen we breathe, while plankton as a whole underpin marine food webs, support fisheries, help regulate carbon, and sustain life across the ocean.
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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
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Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth. Phytoplankton produce around half of the oxygen we breathe, while plankton as a whole underpin marine food webs, support fisheries, help regulate carbon, and sustain life across the ocean.
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