Decline in plankton across Northeast Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health

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Jun 29, 2026, 12:20 pm59 ptsTrending
Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth. Phytoplankton produce around half of the oxygen we breathe, while plankton as a whole underpin marine food webs, support fisheries, help regulate carbon and sustain life across the ocean.

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