Image: Phytoplankton Bloom in the Norwegian Sea
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 04:30
in Earth & Climate
(Phys.org) —The waters off Iceland rank among the world's most productive fisheries. The reason for the abundance is an ample supply of phytoplankton, the base of the marine food chain. Like any plant, microscopic phytoplankton need sunlight and nutrients to survive. Iceland's coastal waters offer both during the long days of summer.