Name: The tiny creature that secretly powers the planet
Uploaded: 2018-07-02T14:56:50Z
Duration: 16 min 28 s
Description: Oceanographer Penny Chisholm introduces us to an amazing little being: Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthetic species on the planet. A marine microbe that has existed for millions of years, Prochlorococcus wasn't discovered until the mid-1980s -- but its ancient genetic code may hold clues to how we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

Oceanographer Penny Chisholm introduces us to an amazing little being: Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthetic species on the planet. A marine microbe that has existed for millions of years, Prochlorococcus wasn't discovered until the mid-1980s -- but its ancient genetic code may hold clues to how we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

Penny Chisholm: The tiny creature that secretly powers the planet

The tiny creature that secretly powers the planet

Understanding Prochlorococcus's efficient solar energy conversion could inspire solutions to reduce fossil fuel dependence.

Unlocking the secrets of Prochlorococcus could revolutionize our approach to sustainable energy, mimicking nature's efficiency.

Prochlorococcus, the ocean's unseen powerhouse, shapes planetary health by capturing sunlight and carbon, feeding marine life.