Every tiny organism plays a crucial role in our planet's health.

With a size of just 0.5 to 0.7 micrometres in diameter, Prochlorococcus—a marine bacteria—produces roughly 20% of our earth's oxygen. Every tiny organism plays a crucial role in our planet's health. Learn more about UNEP's work to protect our ocean and seas.



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