What is Phytoplancton used for? From the origin of life to biofuels - The trailer

Our fellow researcher, Isabelle Biegala will give a conference on phytoplankton at the Endoume Marine Station on 30 January 2019 (19h-20h30)

 

 

Phytoplankton are myriads of small cells, often invisible to the naked eye, that inhabit the surface of seas and oceans and are capable of photosynthesis. They appeared 3.5 billion years ago and are among the first living beings of our planet. They have contributed to the evolution of the Earth's atmosphere, the appearance of marine sedimentary rocks and are at the origin of terrestrial plants. Even today, they still contribute to the formation of clouds and are considered the second lung of our planet. Beyond the global importance of these organisms on our planet, phytoplankton is a major economic resource for our daily lives.