Meet coccolithophores, tiny organisms shaping our climate by capturing CO2 and building ocean ecosystems.

They've worked for millions of years unrecognised. They've earned their day.

We're supporting a new bid to make #CoccolithophoreDay 10th Oct!

#InvisibleHeroes #OceanGuardians #ClimateWarriors

New research confirms mysterious blue particles from the deep sea are fish pellets, and they have a previously unrecognised role in ocean chemistry and the carbon cycle! 🐟💨💎

Read here: bio-carbon.ac.uk/news/fish-re...

🪼New paper on plankton powerhouses💪
Bringing plankton to the forefront of science, policy & awareness. “New paper explains why their influence is much greater still, helping & influencing humanity in so many ways.”
Prof Alex Poulton @heriotwattuni.bsky.social

bio-carbon.ac.uk/news/immeasu...

Today marks one year since the launch of our first expedition! 🚢

From a coccolithophore bloom the size of Scotland, to the first country-to-country deployment for an ALR, our spring and autumn expeditions pushed the boundaries of #oceanscience.

Watch our wrap up: www.instagram.com/p/DJ6aJXMpm_t/