Startling Decline in Plankton

Nature recently published a report stating that the world’s population of phytoplankton has declined about 1% every year for the last century.  The tiny marine plants might not seem important, but they are the basis for marine food chains and a vital part of the ecosystem.  Read about the disturbing find at BBC News.

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