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Plankton: The tiny drifters that power the ocean

Explore the fascinating world of plankton — the tiny organisms that drift in oceans, lakes, and rivers and play a vital role in supporting life on Earth. Learn about the difference between phytoplankton, mixoplankton and zooplankton and what role they play in the food web, the carbon cycle, and the nutrient cycle. These slides are a great add-on to the Water Chemistry Science Story!

Plankton
Plankton

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Plankton:
Plankton:

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Video: What has plankton ever done for us?
Cyanobacteria: 
Cyanobacteria: 

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Many microalgae are
Many microalgae are

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Mixoplankton
Mixoplankton

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Zooplankton
Zooplankton

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Under the microscope:
Under the microscope:

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Bloom Events:
Bloom Events:

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The 'biological pump'
The 'biological pump'

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The biological pump
The biological pump

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Photosynthesis is the process by which organisms such as microalgae and plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen.
Water quality indicator
Water quality indicator

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While sea foam often comes from natural sources, it can also form from pollutants, such as agricultural runoff, fertilisers, and sewage, and sometimes carries harmful toxins that can affect humans and animals.
The marine food web describes the feeding relationships between organisms.
Plankton form the base of the marine food web. They are a food source for zooplankton, filter feeders like whale sharks, small fish and many other marine organisms.​
Plankton - Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Above: The phytoplankton diatom
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