The two most prominent types of plankton in the ocean are zooplankton, which are tiny animal organisms, and phytoplankton, which are plantlike. (Other forms of plankton include bacterial and fungal.

Plankton is an indispensable part of marine life and incredibly diverse. It consists of all kinds of life forms that float in the water at different depths. But we don't know yet how diverse plankton ...

This North Atlantic right whale, named "Bowtie," was spotted feeding in southern Maine waters in January 2025. A new ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Plankton, our FOX8 Pet of the Day! If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at SPCA Of The Triad, please call (336) 375-3222 or visit the SPCA ...

Do you know what the longest-living animal on the planet is? The answer may just surprise you! Here's more about this unique, ...

Have you ever thought about what would happen if all life in the ocean disappeared? A recent study explores this extreme ...

The colour of the world’s oceans is changing – a visible sign of climate disruption that scientists say could have ...

Image caption, This is one type of plankton viewed through a microscope. In fact, many scientists believe that these tiny plants and animals are amongst the most important in our seas. They may ...

The neurotoxin domoic acid has been detected in an algae bloom off the coast for the fourth year in a row, and this one is called ‘the worst we’ve ever seen here in Southern ...