: Higher levels of dissolved organic matter from land runoff will favor heterotrophic bacteria over primary-producing phytoplankton in the north.
: Increased precipitation, especially in the northern regions, is projected to lower salinity levels by up to The future for microplankton in the Baltic Sea
Smaller rotifers and ciliates will thrive in warmer, less saline waters. Decrease : Higher levels of dissolved organic matter from
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 AI responses may include mistakes
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