Plankton Plays a Bigger Role in Climate Stability Than Initially Thought

A new citizen-science survey of the Atlantic Ocean is revealing that the ocean’s living surface layer, produced by plankton, plays a decisive role in regulating water vapor, cloud formation, and climate stability.

Posted: July 4, 2026

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Plankton Plays a Bigger Role in Climate Stability Than Initially Thought

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