Plankton is the name given to a collection of tiny sea life that lives in the ocean. These minute organisms may be small, but they have a big role to play in maintaining the health of our oceans.

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The ocean is vital for oxygen, food supply, and carbon storage. At its core is phytoplankton—microscopic algae that produce biomass through photosynthesis, using nutrients, CO2, and sunlight.