This is a basic food web based on the current scientific literature. Notice that most of the bottom of the food chain are affected by warmer ocean temperatures and acidic conditions. Cut out the base and you cut off the entire food chain. This is a real possibility if humans do not alter their emission standards!
Click on an organism to see a better example each one.
Phytoplankton
Detritus (Marine Snow!)
Benthic Invertebrates
Benthic Fish
Zooplankton
Small Pelagics
Mesopelagic Fish (the Oarfish!!)
Small Squid
Large Squid
Tuna, Billfish
Marine Mammals
Commercial Fishing
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