The Future For Microplankton In The Baltic Sea Site

Increased risk of toxic blooms and further oxygen depletion. Decrease

The transition to a microplankton community dominated by smaller, often lower-quality food sources (like cyanobacteria) is likely to create a . The future for microplankton in the Baltic Sea

Reduction in high-quality food sources for the base of the food web. Increase Increased risk of toxic blooms and further oxygen depletion

Smaller rotifers and ciliates will thrive in warmer, less saline waters. Decrease The future for microplankton in the Baltic Sea

: 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