Tiny drifting life—bacteria, algae, protists—forms the base of marine food webs, driving photosynthesis and nutrient cycling. Scientists study them for climate insights, biotechnology, and medicine. Fisheries, pharmaceutical researchers, and environmental monitoring programs benefit most, since these microbes sustain ocean health and global oxygen production.
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