Tag: Pacific Ocean

Phytoplankton

Volcanic Ash Spurs Massive Phytoplankton Bloom in Pacific Ocean

Fundacion Rapala – A recent volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean has led to an unexpected consequence: a massive bloom of phytoplankton. This event has caught the attention of scientists and environmentalists alike, as it could have far-reaching effects on marine ecosystems. Phytoplankton, the microscopic plants that form the base of the ocean’s food chain,

5 Strange Creatures from the Depths of the Mariana Trench

5 Strange Creatures from the Depths of the Mariana Trench

Fundacion Rapala – The Mariana Trench, the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans, hosts some of the most peculiar creatures found in nature. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this trench presents conditions so extreme that few organisms can survive. However, certain species have adapted impressively to the crushing pressure, total darkness, and frigid temperatures. Here are