Every second breath we take comes from oceanic phytoplankton which use sunlight to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. They also form the base of the food chain because all other organisms depend on the organic matter produced by these phytoplankton. Discern this explores what happens when populations of this microorganism get out of balance and how they impact the climate and ecosystems around the world.

Dr. Joaquim Goes, is a biological oceanographer at Columbia University’s Climate School. His current research centers on how ocean ecosystems are responding to climate change.

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