he world’s oceans are home to microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. The tiny creatures, known as “prokaryotes”, comprise 30% of life in the world’s oceans.
These organisms play an important role in keeping the oceans in balance. But new research by myself and colleagues shows this balance is at risk.
We found prokaryotes are remarkably resilient to climate change — and as a result, could increasingly dominate marine environments.
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