: Projections indicate a temperature increase of
by 2100. Warming accelerates the growth of certain cyanobacteria and shifts the timing of spring blooms earlier in the season.
Increased risk of toxic blooms and further oxygen depletion. Decrease The future for microplankton in the Baltic Sea
The future of microplankton in the Baltic Sea is expected to be defined by a shift toward and a significant increase in cyanobacterial dominance . These changes are driven by the compounding effects of climate warming, decreasing salinity, and persistent eutrophication. Key Drivers of Change
The transition to a microplankton community dominated by smaller, often lower-quality food sources (like cyanobacteria) is likely to create a . : Projections indicate a temperature increase of by 2100
Reduction in high-quality food sources for the base of the food web. Increase
Reports from the HELCOM Fact Sheets emphasize that these climate-induced pressures make simple management solutions difficult, as the responses vary significantly across different basins of the Baltic Sea. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Decrease The future of microplankton in the Baltic
Key species like Calanus and certain copepods will lose suitable habitat. Ecological Consequences