it cause a decrease in food supply for fish
omg wow... if i asked Google... they could answer that and there only 12 years old and they know more than you... im young and the anwer is phytoplankton and zooplankton both live in the ocean
Plankton are microscopic organisms that live in the ocean. Zooplankton are tiny animals. Phytoplankton are tiny plants. Some examples of phytoplankton include many types of algae, or single-celled plants.
phytoplankton
i can only give an example. phytoplankton, zooplankton, clownfish, tuna, shark.
Upwelling is the process by which cool, nutrient-rich waters from the deep ocean rise to the surface, fueling the growth of phytoplankton and supporting rich marine ecosystems.
No, you are unlikely to find zooplankton in the aphotic benthic zone of the ocean. This zone, located below the reach of sunlight, typically lacks the phytoplankton that zooplankton feed on. Instead, the benthic zone is home to various organisms adapted to darkness and high pressure, such as benthic invertebrates and detritivores. Zooplankton are more commonly found in the photic zone, where light supports the growth of phytoplankton.
the niche of the zooplankton is providing filter feedings for other organisms
True. Upwelling is a process where cold, nutrient-rich waters from the deep ocean rise to the surface, supporting the growth of phytoplankton and ultimately benefiting marine ecosystems.
The first link in the ocean food chain is phytoplankton. These microscopic organisms convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and serve as the primary producers of the ocean ecosystem. Phytoplankton are then consumed by zooplankton, which are in turn eaten by small fish, and the food chain continues from there.
An abundance of plankton can be found in various oceans, but the Southern Ocean is particularly notable for its rich planktonic communities. This ocean, surrounding Antarctica, supports a diverse array of phytoplankton and zooplankton, which thrive in its nutrient-rich waters. Additionally, upwelling zones in other oceans, such as the Pacific and Atlantic, also experience high concentrations of plankton due to nutrient availability.
Fish are abundant in areas where the ocean is upwelling because the upwelling brings nutrient-rich water to the surface, which supports the growth of phytoplankton. Phytoplankton is the base of the marine food chain, providing food for small fish which in turn attract larger fish and predators. This creates a productive and diverse ecosystem where fish thrive.
Plankton may be both producer (phytoplankton) and consumer (zoo plankton) but is not a decomposer (that is the job for bacteria). Phytoplankton is the producer, which is eaten by zooplankton, which is then eaten by other organisms in the ocean.