In a once-in-a-decade occurrence, a type of plankton known as salp is making the waters off La Jolla home, and thousands have been seen by local swimmers and fishermen. While La Jolla Parks & Beaches ...

They drift aimlessly at sea, soaking up sunlight from the sky and nutrients from the deep. Often invisible to the naked eye, these tiny invertebrates form the hidden backbone of ocean ecosystems.

This patch of ocean, off the eastern coast of Thailand, has been dubbed a 'dead zone.' According to researchers, no animals can survive here due to the growth of plankton. While normal amounts of the ...

Thanks to a new algorithm, researchers at the AWI can now use satellite data to determine in which parts of the ocean certain types of phytoplankton are dominant. In addition, they can identify toxic ...

"Plankton And The Open Sea" explores the vital role of plankton in marine ecosystems, illustrating how scientists conduct research on oceanic life through marine expeditions. The film details the ...

Plankton are a diverse group of marine organisms, which are carried by tides and currents. Most are microscopic, but there are some larger plankton, such as some types of jellyfish. Phytoplankton are ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The water off San Diego’s coast has taken on an unattractive brown hue recently. Local oceanography experts have explained the phenomenon. “There’s a natural reaction for people to ...

New research highlights the benefits of combining existing long-term plankton monitoring programs and emerging technologies in monitoring the health of our seas. Advances in technology -- such as ...

video: Marine plankton plays an important role in the food chain, which is said to be undergoing a transformation due to climate change. Assistant Professor Kohei Matsuno of the Faculty of Fisheries ...

EXPERTS BEFORE THE FIRST SAMPLES ARE TAKEN TOMORROW. BEHIND ME IS THE LAKE GUARDIAN, THE EPA’S RESEARCH VESSEL THAT WILL BE EXPLORING THE GREAT LAKES FOR A MONTH, FINDING WHAT THE WATER QUALITY IS ...