Activities
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Microscopic plants and animals in the ocean - Plankton
Did you know? Plankton are the food source for the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale! Some of the most important organisms in the ocean are so small that you can't see them without a microscope - in some cases, a very powerful microscope!
Check out the microworlds curriculum and videos to learn more about how scientists use microscopes:
Videos
How old is a fish?
Why do fish get sick?
What do marine mammals eat?