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Dead or alive, plankton support marine ecosystems

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What happened

As tiny as they are, marine plankton play pivotal roles in biogeochemical cycles and sustaining aquatic ecosystems, producing around half of the oxygen on Earth and also acting as carbon sinks.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:40:04 UTC.

Why it matters

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