1. The Magical World Of Phytoplankton
By Aaron Alejandro, Megan Cross and Ben Whitfield

2. Diatoms Type of phytoplankton
Microscopic unicellular eukaryotes, sometimes live in colonies
Sessile or motile
Size and shape vary greatly

3. Diatoms Frustule -Cell wall is made of silica
Formed by two overlapping valves (like a petri dish)
Most live in water, in all types of climates
Most are photosynthetic, but some can be heterotrophs
Help produce up to 20% of the air we breathe

4. Dinoflagellates Single celled protist Motile Have multiple flagellum
About ½ of dinoflagellates are photosynthetic

5. Zooxanthellae Cool type of dinoflagellate
Has symbiotic relationship with coral

6. Algal Blooms When algae thrive, large groups of them grow
Can result in fish kills

7. Red Tides
What causes a Red Tide?
What are the effects of a Red Tide?

8. PFISTERIA -What is Pfisteria? Is it harmful to humans?
What does it have to do with hog farms?