As a harmful algae bloom continues to spread along California’s coastline, more animals are falling ill in San Diego.

Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, ...

Plankton may be tiny but phytoplankton blooms, which are dense aggregations of microscopic single-celled phytoplankton, can span hundreds of kilometers across the ocean's surface, and are visible ...

SeaWorld San Diego says rescuers are currently treating nine sea lions that were poisoned with domoic acid; one of the marine ...

An unusually dense plankton bloom off the eastern coast of Thailand is creating an aquatic “dead zone”, threatening the livelihood of local fishermen who farm mussels in the waters. Marine ...

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 ...

And while marine life depends on phytoplankton, sometimes it can create harmful blooms. Understanding what kinds of phytoplankton are where can help coastal residents protect themselves.

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.

Long bright days and rising temperatures have awakened the phytoplankton. The spring bloom has begun, ... Phytoplankton, tiny plant-like organisms in the ocean, are incredibly important for life ...