"Oceans' Vital Green: Phytoplankton Decline Threatens Carbon Absorption"

A decline in phytoplankton due to climate change threatens the oceans ability to absorb carbon dioxide, jeopardizing Earths ecological balance and oxygen production.

• Research indicates that the loss of phytoplankton in the ocean is reducing the levels of chlorophyll, which is crucial for photosynthesis and oxygen production.
• The study reveals that phytoplankton contributes nearly half of the Earths biosphere productivity, highlighting their vital role in the marine food chain.
• Satellite observations have shown a significant decrease in phytoplankton populations, raising concerns about the oceans deteriorating capacity to sequester carbon dioxide.