Facts about Phytoplankton Bloom

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   Some phytoplankton blooms produce harmful toxins that accumulate in shellfish and fish, causing events known as harmful algal blooms or red tides.

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   A phytoplankton bloom plays a critical role in the global carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

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   The seasonal phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic is one of the largest on Earth, driven by springtime increases in sunlight and nutrient upwelling.

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   During a phytoplankton bloom, these microscopic organisms can double their population in as little as one day through rapid photosynthesis and cell division.

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   Large phytoplankton blooms are visible from space, appearing as swirling patches of green, blue, or white across ocean surfaces.

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