Phytoplankton are tiny organisms in the ocean that play a huge role in regulating our climate. Phytoplankton absorb as much CO2 as land plants and produce about half the oxygen in the atmosphere! But, in the Southern Ocean there aren’t enough of some nutrients (like iron) to fully support the growth of phytoplankton. Come and talk to me about these anaemic phytoplankton and what it means for the climate…
Research keyword: Southern Ocean nutrients and phytoplankton
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
