🤯 As well as being at the base of the marine food chain, plankton are also responsible for the biological carbon pump, absorbing a considerable amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide and transporting it to the depths of the ocean!

✨ But how does it work? That’s where our new 2024 winner comes in! Microcean aspires to unravel the mysteries of plankton to better understand its essential role in climate regulation!

🧬 Scientists will sequence the genomes of planktonic species to understand their complex interactions and impact on our environment. By describing the links between these microorganisms and human beings, they will be able to enlighten us on the challenges of the deep ocean and raise awareness of the importance of the diversity of marine ecosystems.