Sea: The Future For Microplankton In The Baltic

: Higher levels of dissolved organic matter from land runoff will favor heterotrophic bacteria over primary-producing phytoplankton in the north.

: Energy transfer to higher trophic levels, such as planktivorous fish (e.g., herring and cod), will likely decrease due to the smaller size of available prey. The future for microplankton in the Baltic Sea

by 2100. Warming accelerates the growth of certain cyanobacteria and shifts the timing of spring blooms earlier in the season. : Higher levels of dissolved organic matter from

Smaller rotifers and ciliates will thrive in warmer, less saline waters. Decrease such as planktivorous fish (e.g.