The Power of Plankton. How Plankton Made Life on Earth Possible and Why It's the Key to Our Future

SHORTLISTED FOR THE TASTE OF SCIENCE PRIZE 2026 

Vincent Doumeizel uncovers the hidden connections between these largely unknown organisms and life on our planet. Readers will be surprised to discover that plankton represents 90% of ocean biomass and is the source of life on our planet. It is responsible for oxygen, our rains, the rocks, our cliffs, our food, as well as our climate. The Power of Plankton explores plankton's unlimited horizon for innovation...