Problem

Loss of marine phytoplankton

Other Names:
Decreasing populations of marine phytoplankton
Nature:

Phytoplankton are the oceans major consumer of carbon dioxide, a primary producer of atmospheric oxygen, and the base to any marine food web. A loss of marine phytoplankton not only would affect the marine ecosystem, but also the general health of our planet. A significant portion of the earth's oxygen (anywhere from 20-50%) is produced by these microscopic organisms, so without them life on earth would certainly be threatened. 

 

Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST