Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 10:45

Hello my name is Michael from St. Mark Catholic School.

How many types of phytoplankton and zooplankton have you discovered in the Chukchi Shoal area?

Deanna Wheeler

Hi Michael--I asked scientists Heather and Phillip of the purple glove team. (We have colors to help us know whose equipment is whose.) They work specifically on plankton. They said that they are finding about 15-20 different kinds of copepods. I will be posting more about the plankton in future journals... with some video.
Thanks for the great question.
Ms. Wheeler