Phytoplankton community responses to natural and anthropogenic nutrient inputs in the Western Pacific Ocean: Insight from chemical taxonomy analysis

Key Points

• Shifts in phytoplankton communities are observed with increased nutrient inputs, highlighting ecological changes.
• Chemical taxonomy analysis shows significant variations in community composition across nutrient gradients.
• Assessment of nutrient inputs indicates both natural and anthropogenic sources affect marine ecosystems significantly.
• Findings suggest that managing nutrient pollution could help support healthier marine ecosystems.