Trees get most public credit for producing oxygen, while oceanic plankton receive less attention. Scientifically, microscopic marine phytoplankton perform photosynthesis and generate a large share of Earth’s oxygen, often estimated at about half or more. Trees remain important, but the image highlights the overlooked role of ocean life in supporting atmospheric oxygen. Source: Falkowski, Paul G. “The Power of Plankton.” Nature, vol. 483, no. 7387, 2012, pp. S17–S20. doi:10.1038/483S17a. Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) Via : Unknown No copyright infringement intended. Kindly DM for Credit/Removal/Collaboration :) #science #phytoplankton #biology #algae