food web

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Alaska's waters support one of the world's most important salmon fisheries, sustained by complex marine food webs.

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Because they are now known to be present throughout the ocean, they likely move through entire food webs, from microorganisms to fish and ultimately to humans.

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Marine annelids are found across nearly all ocean environments, where they help mix sediments, recycle nutrients, signal pollution levels, and support marine food webs.

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"In some of the examined regions, simplified food webs indicate that these ecosystems are already damaged and may therefore be more susceptible to disruptions."

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These microscopic plants form the foundation of the food web, feeding krill that sustain penguins, seals, and whales.

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