Category: Southern Ocean Plankton
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Long-term IMOS observations reveal changing Southern Ocean phytoplankton communities
New research using 10 years of long-term observations from the IMOS Southern Ocean Plankton sub-Facility has revealed an increase in phytoplankton abundance. Phytoplankton are microscopic marine organisms that form the foundation of Southern Ocean food webs. They are an important food source for Antarctic krill, which in turn support fish, seabirds, seals and whales. Changes…