Scientists created a tool to study individual phytoplankton, helping predict climate effects and ocean health changes.

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.

ROCKVILLE, MD – Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a ...

Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life on Earth. They're a major food ...

If the pinkish-red color appears somewhat intimidating, it's with good reason. Steichen warns this type of phytoplankton does ...

As plankton is a collection of different types of organisms it also varies both in appearance and size. They can be microscopic and as small as 2 micrometres. That means that it’s impossible to ...