Sentences with phrase «microscopic plankton»

The team used records of oxygen isotope ratios (which provide a record of ancient water temperature) from microscopic plankton fossils recovered from the Mediterranean Sea, spanning the last 5.3 million years.

But they feed exclusively on microscopic plankton and fish spawn, so whale sharks don't pose any danger to humans.

The product definitely requires some consumer education, says Thomas, explaining that food - grade diatomaceous earth (DE) is made from the skeletal and fossilized remains (shells) of microscopic plankton, or diatoms.

Often frequenting the waters that front the Sheraton Kona Resort at Keauhou Bay, these giant creatures perform amazing maneuvers nightly as they scoop the tiny microscopic plankton into their mouths.

Whales are broadly classed as predators, but their food ranges from microscopic plankton to very large fish.

Despite their gargantuan size, whale sharks pose little danger to humans as they feed solely on microscopic plankton and fish spawn.

Anything with a calcium carbonate shell, from microscopic plankton to clams and oysters to pteropods.

The problem is that there are very few data to work into models, as it's extremely difficult to observe trophic strategies at the microscopic plankton scale.

From microscopic plankton to species» interactions in the marine ecosystem and from elemental biogeochemical cycling to the consequences for economy and society: The German project BIOACID (Biological Impacts of Ocean Acidification) analyses the problem of ocean acidification in its entire spectrum.

This included everything from the ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex to microscopic plankton.

Ocean Plastic Will Be Found in 99 Percent of Seabirds by 2050 Plastic pollution in the ocean is like a floating minefield to marine life, from microscopic plankton to giant whales.

Plastic pollution in the ocean is like a floating minefield to marine life, from microscopic plankton to giant whales.

Marine life ranges from microscopic plankton to the endangered blue whale, the largest animal ever to live on earth.

Marine life ranges from microscopic plankton to the blue whale, the largest animal to live on Earth.

The mingling of cool, nutrient - rich waters from the north with warm currents from the south form a dynamic transition zone that is home to a myriad of sea life from microscopic plankton to blue whales.

Here you will meet our glowing friends, the Dinofagellates, a microscopic plankton capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand.

Found in the world's tropical and warm - temperate oceans, the majestic whale shark glides peacefully through the clear waters along the Yucatan coast close to Isla Holbox, Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy during the summer months, feeding on the microscopic plankton which thrives in this environment.

Calcium forming organisms like shellfish, snails and microscopic plankton, which are at the base of the food chain, react sensitively to ocean acidification.