the Seas of the Arctic ocean abundantly “bloomed” in Russia at the end of July. Due to the early melting of the ice in their waters a large amount of phytoplankton, said the scientific Director of the hydrometeorological center of Russia.
“White, Barents, Kara, Laptev, East Siberian and Chukchi sea adjacent to the territory of our country, are now actively “blooming”. This is clearly seen on satellite maps. This amount of plankton in July in the waters of the Arctic ocean – a rarity”, – TASS quoted the Roman Vilfand.
According to the scientist, the appearance of phytoplankton is good for the ecosystem of the seas. It increases the number of fish and absorb carbon dioxide, protecting thus from global warming. Also Roman Vilfand called warmest to date, the sea. The leaders – the waters of the Krasnodar region. On the shores of Tuapse, Sochi and Gelendzhik the water temperature is now 27 degrees.
