Las diatomeas y los bosques invisibles del océano

Synopsis of Las diatomeas y los bosques invisibles del océano

«Las diatomeas y los bosques invisibles del océano» is the popular science essay by Pedro Cermeño Aínsa, published by CSIC in paperback.

Diatoms are single-celled algae that live in glass capsules and produce 20% of the planet's primary production, more than tropical forests. The work explains their influence on oceanic food webs, climate, and technological applications to combat global warming and water pollution.

It consists of 93 pages, is written in Spanish, and belongs to the «¿Qué sabemos de?» collection by CSIC and Catarata; published in 2020.

Suitable for readers interested in marine biology and the environment seeking a brief and rigorous introduction.