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Phytoplankton bloom in the Barents Sea
Published January 5, 2005
Phytoplankton color the sea in this image acquired on August 27, 2005. Phytoplankton are tiny, microscopic plants that form the base of the food web in marine ecosystems. The vibrant blue color is caused by coccolithophores...
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