It’s the same deal in a fish tank — a little bit of phytoplankton is fine, too much and it can start to cause problems, so I actually take measures to try to prevent phytoplankton growth.

Effects of phytoplankton physiology on global ocean biogeochemistry and climate. Science Advances, 2023; 9 (30) DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adg1725 ...

Satellite image shows a phytoplankton bloom off Newfoundland, Canada, on Sept. 19, 2019. The bloom occurred unusually late for the region, possibly because of higher temperatures and more sunlight ...

Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a major food source for many sea creatures and produce almost half the oxygen we breathe ...

The glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup has been found to trigger the loss of biodiversity among phytoplankton communities in freshwater ponds. In their experiments, scientists found that while ...