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article 2: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/10/plummeting-insect-numbers-threaten-collapse-of-nature

Brittle stars are known as seafloor ecosystem engineers for their role in reshaping sediment on the ocean floor when they twist and coil their arms to move, which affects the distribution of other species. Brittle stars are also important in the food web providing nutrition to fish, sea stars, and crabs. (Photo: G.P. Schmahl/NOAA. Image description: A group of brittle stars resting on top of a brain coral.)

The open ocean is filled with some strong swimmers. 🌊🐋🦈 Illustration form new book The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth 🌏. Link in bio 👆and @planet_earth_book . . . #sciencelife #sciencelife #planetearthbook #planetearth #protecttheocean #protecttheplanet #ecology #ecoart #sciart #sciencelife #scicomm #foodweb #foodchain #marinebiology

MUSHROOMS EVERYWHERE!!!!! Must be treating the soil right! Anyone recongnise any???

Krill are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are found throughout national marine sanctuaries, including Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Despite their size, these little critters are an important food source for fish, seabirds, and whales. During feeding season, blue whales eat two to four TONS of krill each day! (Photo: Sophie Webb/NOAA. Image description: A krill on a person's fingertip.)

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Some classic food web action! Who remembers learning about lake ecosystem in elementary school? Illustration from my new book The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. 🌎 link in bio👆 and at @planet_earth_book . . . #planetearth #scienceliteracy #sciencelife #sciart #foodweb #earthscience #scientificillustration

Illustration from my new book The Wondrous Workings Of Planet Earth. ✨🌎Click link in profile to pre-order your own copy✨🌎 Swipe through for close ups. Book is filled with ecosystems big and small! #ecosystem #ecology #scientificillustration #earthscience #foodweb #scienceeveryday