Plankton are the foundation of the Oceanic food chain. Without them, everything in the ocean would die, with the exception of cyanobacteria and macroalgae (Seaweeds). I don’t think you can get more important than that. read more
Changes in climate can affect the timing of the seasonal plankton blooms, with effects that pass up the food chain. Longer term changes in climate may even change the plankton species composition, changing the feeding environment of the larval fish. read more
The Importance of Zooplankton in Marine Food Webs Biology Zooplankton, form the Greek word zoon (animal) and planktos (wanderer or drifter), are small animal-like creatures inhabiting the pelagic zone of oceans, and fresh water bodies, such as lakes, rivers and ponds. read more