Plankton are an important marine food source and also soak up carbon from the atmosphere – so this migration could have big consequences for ocean ecosystems. If Earth’s ocean keeps warming, these microscopic plants and animals could move to cooler waters to survive. Plankton are tiny – but can have a big impact on the planet.
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum.Īuthor: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content
