The Future For Microplankton In The Baltic Sea [ 360p · HD ]

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

: Increased precipitation, especially in the northern regions, is projected to lower salinity levels by up to The future for microplankton in the Baltic Sea

Reduction in high-quality food sources for the base of the food web. Increase : Higher levels of dissolved organic matter from

: High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus continue to trigger massive algal blooms and expand "dead zones" (anoxic areas), which further promote cyanobacterial growth through the release of sediment phosphorus. Shifts in Community Composition Plankton Group Projected Future Trend Impact on Ecosystem Cyanobacteria Significant Increase especially in the northern regions

: Projections indicate a temperature increase of

Increased risk of toxic blooms and further oxygen depletion. Decrease