Plankton, a group of aquatic micro-organisms, plays an essential role in the proper functioning of the oceans and the health of our planet. But how can we measure the influence of such small and numerous organisms, and integrate all these parameters into numerical models?
Explanations from Melika Baklouti, oceanographer at AMU MIO OSU Pythéas and Samuel Somot, researcher at CNRM Météo France!
4th episode of the series Simulating the ocean: a model to follow! Esprit Sorcier in partnership with Inria, with the support of France 2030 and the ANR, as part of the Mediation project within the "Ocean and Climate" priority research programme (PPR).