Can phytoplankton live without whales?

Phytoplankton would do just fine without whales. Whales are a relatively recent addition to the oceans while both phytoplankton and zooplankton have been there for much longer. I am not aware of any whales that eat phytoplankton. read more

Some forms of life can survive with less. All life forms contribute in degrees to natures environment and in many instances symbiotically to one another. There are some whales that rely on phytoplankton to live. In fact we humans cannot live without phytoplankton nor whales or any other macro-life for that matter. read more

Without these tiny living organisms our world would be a very different place. Plankton can be found in almost any body of water. About 71% of our planet is covered by water. Since plankton are incredibly small, there are a lot of plankton on earth. In fact, you can find thousands of plankton in a single drop of water. read more

In a balanced ecosystem, phytoplankton provide food for a wide range of sea creatures including whales, shrimp, snails, and jellyfish. When too many nutrients are available, phytoplankton may grow out of control and form harmful algal blooms (HABs). read more