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Plankton is one of the world’s simplest and basic organisms. And yet its effect on the world is unrecognized. Though it may be small in size, its contribution ranges from being the world’s biggest oxygen producer, to its treatment for cancer patients and its role in the food chain.

There is no other single celled organism in the world can match the effect that plankton has. In fact, our continued existence today, is in a way, caused by the environmental effect of planktons.

The oxygen supply in the world has always been thought to be the domain of trees and other botanical organisms. Yes, it is correct. But what most people do not know about is that plankton contributes far greater that trees do. Its estimated oxygen production levels is at 90%, this by far is the most essential role of plankton.

Plankton is a microscopic organism that lives in every ocean depth there is. This is because every layer in the sea or ocean has a certain nutrient that plankton feeds on, and since they need sunlight to process photosynthesis, their location can vary from one depth to the next.  It can hardly be seen by the naked eye, although in great numbers, it can appear to be a green colored substance under the water.

Furthermore, plankton is one of the forefront basal organisms in the food chain. This means that they are the source of food for most of the tiny organisms that starts of the web.  So fish and other creatures feed on plankton, and in the next step the fishes are the prey of other large fishes, and the cycle continues until it reaches man.

And though some people may find it hard to believe that planktons are that important, if the food chain has a missing link, it will affect all that follow.

In the field of medicine, there are groundbreaking discoveries in cancer treatments. It has been found that planktons can help prevent the cause of tumors within the body. Recent experiments have shown that planktons contain more nutrients than any other cell or medicine today. It also contains chlorophyll, something that plants have that transports nutrients to damaged or oxygen-deprived cells.

It has also been discovered that those cancer patients that have been given plankton based medicines while after their surgery or treatments have a higher recovery rate than others. In fact, some have even regained their former strength when they were much younger. The plankton treatment revitalized their old cells and jumpstarted their system for a healthier and fuller life. The effect of drinking plankton and the immune system is very good.

And with more scientific research being conducted on plankton, there will be discoveries to be made about what plankton can do to improve our lives and our health. It is just unbelievable on how this small microorganism can contribute in so many different fields, and improve the lives of people that need new medical treatments. In time, plankton will be recognized as one of the most important and yet subtle organisms that exist in this planet.

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Phytoplanktons are tiny autotrophic organisms that are ocean-bound. They are plants and bacteria that provide a tremendous amount of nutrition. These microscopic organisms are the vegetation of the ocean and also in charge of creating up to 90% of oxygen. Phytoplanktons provide us essential vitamins and minerals. Large sea creatures like bow head whales, blue whales and other kinds of whales eat plankton.

These sea animals can live up to 80 – 150 years old sustaining their strength and endurance during their existence. What phytoplanktons can do for sea life can also do for humans, it can extend our life span with a healthy and strong body.
The micro nutrients found in plankton are customized for the human body.

Phytoplanktons have electrolytes and components that our body needed. The human body has an amazing system called homeostasis that maintains all systems in balance. Eliminate some important elements needed by the body will cause it to break down and have diseases. Phytoplanktons are perfect in keeping the equilibrium in our bodies and are also essential in helping us live a long and healthy life.

Here are the reasons why phytoplankton may be beneficial to our health:
• They reduce the pain and swelling in our joints.
• They contain ultra-potent lipids to improve brain function.
• They provide mental alertness that fights Parkinson’s disease, general dementia and ADHD.
• They stabilize blood sugar levels.
• They support a healthy with their amount of vitamins and minerals.
• They can decrease the level of cholesterol in your body.
• They prevent you from having dermatitis and psoriasis.
• The vitamins and minerals in phytoplanktons are abundant. They include vitamins B12, C, E, potassium, chlorophyll, magnesium and plentiful other minerals and vitamins.
• They are helpful in maintaining perfect eyesight, healthy liver and good sleeping habits.
• They increase your energy level

The impact of phytoplankton as an additional source of nutrients in the body presents an alternative to medicines and chemicals that are created in a laboratory. This also coincides with current trend of having a holistic natural approach to healing oneself. And though pharmaceutical companies may come out with similar products, there is still no comparison on the healing effects of natural organisms available for our use.
The use of phytoplankton as an alternative remedy has already started. There are numerous websites on the Internet where stories of fast recoveries are being made by patients that take phytoplankton as their medicine. In fact, their healing rate is much faster than those that use conventional methods imposed by doctors.

This certainly proves that no amount of scientific concoction created in a laboratory can complete with healing effects and nutrients provided by phytoplankton. This organism, if harnessed to its full potential, will create more healthy individuals and help control diseases that are caused by sedentary and negligent lifestyles. But we have barely scratched the surface with what phytoplankton can offer, with more future research conducted, there will be more vitamins and medicines that contain phytoplankton as its base ingredient.

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Cancer, in all its different forms, strikes thousands of victims per year. It is one of the most dreadful ailments that afflicts life.  And yet, despite the efforts to prevent this from emerging from one’s body, it continues to plague unsuspecting victims every year.

And the most common treatments are either chemotherapy or surgically removing the tumor, both of which are two expensive treatments. It is traumatic and painful; something that no one wants to go through, but has no other options.

But did you know that there are other ways to prevent and remove cancer completely?

For this solution, we turn to the ocean and find the basic form of life single-cell phytoplanktons. Phytoplankton is a microscopic organism that produces more than half of the world’s oxygen supply. This organism contains an abundant amount of nutrition that is comprised of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can outperform any type of multivitamin or medicine created by today’s pharmaceutical companies.

Phytoplankton also plays a specific role in the food chain. It is nucleus or the start of the food chain and all other animals build upon it. And since it is small, it can easily penetrate cells and provide the needed nutrients for cell regeneration and better performance.

In fact, several research conducted proves that phytoplankton contains nutrients that have been successful in exterminating growing and existing cancer cells. There are many reports regarding cancer survivors taking phytoplankton to regain and surpass their current health wellness levels.

It is no wonder that large mammals such as whales and other sea creatures that consume phytoplankton as their regular diet live long; to about 150 years. Having phytoplankton as regular diet can really boost up your health and may even help you live longer than the average person.

In treating cancer, there are cases of stage four patients that were able to regain their health by drinking phytoplankton. And further research has shown that phytoplankton contains chlorophyll, a known transporter of nutrients in plants, and in some way has direct effect in increasing oxygen levels in the patient’s cells.

Furthermore, phytoplankton that contain chlorophyll has been well documented to help fight and destroy cancer cells by cleaning the blood of any impurities, transporting needed nutrients and minerals for faster recovery and ultimately increase the levels of oxygen in the body. In short, it is like rebooting your whole system, removing all the unwanted elements which results in having a better life from greater health.  A stronger immune system will result in a stronger you.

This use of phytoplankton is a new discovery for doctors and medical researchers. There has not been this kind of a positive solution for cancer treatment in a long time. And unlike other treatments where radiation and harmful chemicals are involved; with phytoplankton only healthy elements that are designed to naturally cleanse your body of toxins to create a healthier and better you. So if you want to live a cancer free life, then I strongly suggest that taking phytoplankton is an investment for your body’s future.

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Over the of years our planet’s health has increasingly deteriorated due to global warming, build up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the release of other toxic emissions that has led to the drastic shift in earth’s climate. This effect has pushed environmentalists to step-up their efforts in informing the public of how to prevent the escalation of this unfortunate event.

For the most part, the air that we breathe today is partly produced by terrestrial organisms such as plants and trees. Trees and other plant life contribute greatly to the contribution of oxygen in our atmosphere.

And without which, almost all living organisms would not survive. But did you know that aside from trees and other botanical organisms, there are other sources of oxygen as well? And these organisms are called Phytoplankton.

WHAT IS PLANKTON?

Every living organism that derives their food from the sea, such as fish, large whales, shrimp, birds and even humans have a lot to thank plankton for. Planktons are single celled organisms that live at all different levels of the ocean’s surface. This is because planktons are divided up into different categories, and each group has its own need for sunlight and nutrients. Every level in the ocean has specific nutrients that planktons feed on.

There are mainly two types of plankton in the world; the small plants that are called phytoplankton, and the other one are tiny animals called zooplankton. These organisms cannot be seen by the naked eye, but if they are grouped under the water, they appear to be green colored substances moving around with the current. In fact, if you research satellite images of plankton, you can see whole oceans with spots of green plankton all over.

And what makes this organism so fascinating is its ability to convert carbon dioxide into life giving materials that spawn new life under the sea. This process is called photosynthesis, and all living organisms above and under the sea are benefiting from plankton’s productivity because of its release of oxygen. It has been confirmed by scientists and researcher that plankton contributes to up to 90% of the world’s oxygen supply.

Another factor that makes this organism a key player in our survival is its place in the food chain. Planktons are categorized as a basal organism, which makes it the first prey in the food web. Larger organisms such as fish and invertebrates such as crabs and lobsters depend on plankton for food. And as the food chain continues, larger fish and humans who consume fish and crabs as well.

Of course, if you take out plankton in that equation, it greatly affects the survival rate of the next organism and it continues up to the last part of the food chain, which is man.

So you see, plankton is not only a basic food source for small fish in the sea, but also plays a larger role in all of Earth’s organisms. Its oxygen contribution is also on top of the chart. Plankton may be miniscule in size, in fact you can hardly see one at all, but its effect greatly influences our everyday living.

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Planktons are small organisms that are found in the upper levels of the water in oceans, lakes and rivers.  Its name in Greek literally means “drifter” or “wanderer”; denoting the immobility of plankton to move horizontally through the water.

And though plankton can move vertically, its diminutive size cannot go against strong waves, so their horizontal movement depends largely on the direction of the ocean’s current. They are situated in different levels of the ocean depending on the amount of sunlight available.

Another reason for this is that plankton ecosystems generally rely on their access to solar energy for photosynthesis. These organisms thrive on ocean levels where there are abundant amounts of nutrients and sunlight. They are also categorized according to their ecological niche, meaning that unlike other organisms that are labeled based on their phylogenetic or taxonomic classifications, plankton is recognized by its effect on the ecological system as a whole.

Plankton is also one of the main sources of food for fish. They are the most common prey for all fish larvae, and large sea mammals such as whale sharks or blue whales.

Plankton is generally divided up into 3 functional categories:

Phytoplankton are a group of plankton that reside near the surface of the water where there is enough light to sustain photosynthesis. The important groups in this classification are coccolithophores, cyanobacteria, diatoms and dinoflagellates.

The next category is Zooplankton. This group comprises of small protozoans and metazoans, this includes crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters and crayfish among others that prey on this group of plankton.

The last kind of plankton is Bacterioplankton. They are mostly bacteria and archaea, organisms that play an important factor in transforming organic molecules into inorganic forms down the water column.

Plankton has its place in the lower regions of the food chain and is the basic source of food for small aquatic animals like fish larvae. During the early stage of their life cycle fish rely on their yolk sac for nutrition. But once the supply is consumed, the fish larvae switches to plankton as a food source.

Fish rely on plankton to survive during its development stage. And if the number of plankton decreases, the population of fishes will be greatly affected. This cycle clearly demonstrates the impact of plankton upon all ocean wild life.

Aside from its role in the lower levels of the food chain, the plankton ecosystem play a major role in our planet’s biochemical cycles out of the many chemical cycles that exist.

Plankton, though miniscule in size, plays a large role in our planet’s everyday survival. From its initial impact to lower species in the food chain to its role in fixing biochemical systems, shows that every organism that exists in this planet has a specific task to fulfill to ensure the existence of other species like blue whales, vampire squids whether large or small. There is no doubt that without plankton and its effects on a global scale; the cycle of every organism that exists will be at risk.

While the smallest and a mere drifter or wanderer the plankton is essential for the life cycle of our planet’s oceans.

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The earth’s oceans are filled with different marine organisms and aquatic animals that play an important role in our planet’s ecosystem. With every animal that lives under the ocean, as with land-based animals, each is totally dependent on other creatures for its existence. The food chain is a clear example of this relationship between the different levels of prey and predator. In order to understand the concept of this mutual relationship to survive, let us look at Phytoplanktons and its role in the food chain and ultimately, our ecosystem.

Phytoplankons are tiny autotrophic organisms that live in the ocean. Its name is derived from the Greek words “phyton” and “planktos”, which means plant wanderer or drifter. This is a description of phytoplankton’s characteristic of having no resistance to waves and current that can affect its movement.  Though they cannot be seen without special equipment, once they are clustered together in large groups appear the water can appear to have a a green discoloration due to the cholorphyll present in their cells. On satellite images, phytoplanktons can be seen as large green colored formations of water in seas and in oceans.

These creatures source their energy from the sun through photosynthesis, and must eventually live in ocean levels where light is abundant. They are responsible for almost half of the earth’s photosynthetic activity as well as oxygen levels in the Earth’s atmosphere, which equates to half of the total number created by all plant life.

Furthermore, phytoplankton relies on minerals for its own sustenance. These minerals are macronutrients such as silicic acid, phosphate and nitrate and its availability depends on the equilibrium of the ocean’s biological pump and rise of deep cool water to the surface.

Also, phytoplankton covers all microorganisms that are photoautrophic in aquatic food chains, and thus secures its place in the basal level of the aquatic food chain supplying all the needed ecological function for aquatic life. Although, unlike other land-based terrestrial groups that are considered plants, phytoplankton is a unique group comprised of protistan eukaryotes, eubacterial and archaebacterial prokaryotes. There are estimated to be at least 5,000 aquatic phytoplanktons.

In addition, phytoplanktons are also an essential food source in the farming of freshwater and saltwater animals such as fish farms.  And since aquafarming is done in contained and isolated waters, phytoplankton is used to feed the animals being farmed. In fact, phytoplanktons can now be artificially cultured for different purposes such as food for aqua organisms, supplements for captive invertebrates, and a source for bio-fuels.

Phytoplanktons are also known as the main source of food for krill, which is a member of the crustacean family that looks similar to a shrimp.  Krill is one of than main food sources of baleen whales. This clearly shows the aquatic food chain in its basic form, and if one link is missing, all the following chains will be affected. The role of phytoplankton on our ecosystems contributes largely to the continued survival of all other organisms living in this planet.

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