Plankton - A Miniature Kaleidoscope of Life

Ocean Matters by Fresh Air Production

Sep 8, 202128:14Science & Medicine

It's often said that small is beautiful, and that's true in the ocean too. But in the huge blue expanses of our planet, the small aren't just beautiful – they're essential. The 'small' here are the plankton - the t...

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