Global Observations Reveal Rapid Reorganization of Ocean Nutrients

This large, concentrated bloom of phytoplankton off the coast of France was captured from space. Phytoplankton rely on nitrate, phosphate, and other key nutrients dissolved in seawater; in turn, they are a key source of sustenance for other organisms, forming the base of the marine food web. Credit: NASA image by Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE/EOSDIS Rapid Response