👉 Microplankton is a type of small, microscopic planktonic organisms that are found in oceans and seas. They are typically less than 10 microns in diameter and have no visible structure or color. Microplanktons are responsible for about 5% of the total ocean volume, making them an important component of the food chain as they feed on phytoplankton, which is a large plant-based algae that is essential to many marine life. Microplanktons can be