Lucija Berlančić

Algae: A Matter of Life and Death – a Molecular Journey from the Bottom of a Lake to the Top of the Atmosphere

Phytoplankton are tiny organisms floating in lakes, rivers, and oceans, yet they are responsible for producing over half of the oxygen we breathe. While forests often get all the credit, these microscopic life forms are quietly shaping the planet. They form the base of aquatic food webs, help regulate the