A used filter containing phytoplankton is rolled up and placed in a small, glass vial for additional testing.

A used filter containing phytoplankton is rolled up and placed in a small, glass vial for additional testing. After water samples have been filtered, the material collected on them typically has a color ranging from green to brown to yellow. This sample has very little color, providing puzzling results. Image courtesy of The Hidden Ocean, Arctic 2005 Exploration, NOAA-OE.

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