Zooplankton are already emerging as a major biological pathway for microplastics to transport through marine ecosystems. With over 125 trillion microplastic particles estimated to have accumulated in ...

With the goal of using her education to help the environment, Deana Crouser landed a summer internship in the lab of University of Washington oceanography professor Julie Keister. There was just one ...

It is estimated that ocean temperature warming will cause phytoplankton and zooplankton biomass to decrease by 6% and 11% respectively by the end of the century. A lower amount of these two main ...

Scientists have found some of the smallest animals in the ocean are having a big impact in the fight against climate change. Data being collected from the deep waters of the Southern Ocean is allowing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Feces doesn’t appear to be on the menu for zooplankton. While ...

Often overlooked and barely visible, zooplankton play a quiet but crucial role in helping freshwater ecosystems survive droughts, floods and seasonal stress.

With dwindling non-renewable fuel sources creating an enormous energy challenge, the search is on to develop sustainable, renewable types of energy such as solar, wind and biofuel. One of the recent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the living world, from microbes to ecosystems. As plastic breaks down, it forms microplastics, which are pieces less than ...

A widely used method to find oil and gas for offshore drilling can kill tiny sea creatures that are key for feeding many marine animals like shellfish, fish, and even whales. And the impacts on these ...

Artistic depictions of zooplankton currently adorn the walls of UC San Diego’s Geisel Library, as well as the entrance of the Biomedical Library, thanks to a showcase created by UC San Diego biology ...