Plankton

This BBC Radio 4 podcast episode of "In Our Time" features a discussion on plankton with host Robert Douglas-Fairhurst and three guests: Carol Robinson, Christopher Lowe, and Abigail McQuatters-Gollop. The discussion covers the diversity, characteristics, and ecological significance of plankton, including their role in oxygen production, the biological carbon pump, and marine food webs. The panel explores how human activities, such as nutrient pollution, climate change, and shipping, impact plankton distribution and ocean health. They also touch upon potential geoengineering solutions and the importance of international collaboration in marine science to better understand and sustainably manage the marine environment.