Massive 40% decline in ocean's phytoplankton puts entire food chain under threat

Massive 40% decline in ocean's phytoplankton puts entire food chain under threat
DailyMail, UK

Microscopic marine algae which form the basis of the ocean food chain are dying at a terrifying rate, scientists said today.

Phytoplankton, described as the 'fuel' on which marine ecosystems run, are experiencing declines of about 1 per cent of the average total a year.

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