The researchers found that drought in southern Africa's drylands had caused the strongest phytoplankton bloom in about 27 years, south-east of Madagascar. Millions of tiny organisms called ...

These processes, each triggered by different aspects of the wind field, drive the upward transport of nutrients to the surface capable of triggering plankton blooms at the equator.” Measurements ...

This still image is showing the concentrations of phytoplankton observed by satellites in the Southern Ocean. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Understanding phytoplankton dynamics is essential for predicting algal blooms, which can have detrimental effects on water quality and aquatic life. Recent research has focused on developing ...

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed the presence of harmful algal blooms in Lake Havasu.

At its core is phytoplankton—microscopic algae that ... of nutrients to the surface capable of triggering plankton blooms at the equator." To investigate these interactions, extensive ...

Groundbreaking study identifies algal bloom hotspots along India's coastline, defines bloom phases, and underscores ...

An austral spring 2024, a phytoplankton bloom off the coast of Argentina painted the waters blue and green. Blooms are common in the region this time of year, but clouds often block the view from ...