The August 28, 2003 issue of the journal Nature presented a collection of reports that, "along with other analysis of key components of the ocean's food web, highlights the significance of genome sequences from the sea." This Web Focus provides access to these reports free of charge to any reader. The reports focus particularly on marine phytoplankton. The site also includes links to related...

If you're a marine animal, you might be wondering: When will the spring phytoplankton bloom? This makes sense, as these tiny plants form the base of the marine food chain and are an important part of your ecosystem. Students of marine science and related fields can learn more about predicting the spring phytoplankton bloom in the Gulf of Maine via this fine educational resource, which was created...