An algal bloom caused by Margalefidinium polykrikoides has been detected in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Experts say it poses ...

Vancouver Island, BC - Some West Coasters say it reminds them of herring spawn. Others say it mirrors the milky blue of ...

"Everything the task force does is working with all those natural processes to make sure the lake stays healthy," said Sean ...

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking ...

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking an epic migration, according to new research. These "unsung heroes" called ...

Zooplankton are animals that feed on phytoplankton, bacteria, detritus and other zooplankton,” Jones said. “Almost all fish eat various species and sizes of plankton as they grow from their larval ...

Phytoplankton are mostly eaten by zooplankton, which are in turn prime food for fish like sardines and herring. These small fish are fed upon by larger fish and birds.

Plankton are vital to planetary and climate stability and are therefore important contributors to human well-being.

plankton are some of the most powerful creatures on Earth There are both plant (phytoplankton ) and animal (zooplankton ) types, as well as organisms that blur the line by belonging to both. These ...

Abstract: Aim This study analyzed the structure and seasonal variation of the zooplankton community in five ponds in a preserved Atlantic Forest environment in Brazil, the Betary Reserve. Methods ...

A new study has revealed for the first time that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration in the Southern Ocean—a process overlooked in climate models.

Zooplankton are quite significant to the ocean ecosystem for stabilizing balance of the ecosystem and keeping the earth running normally. Considering the significance of zooplantkon, research about ...