Plankton and the Food Chain
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Q: What are the first creatures to feed on the plankton bloom?
A: Zooplankton are the first to arrive.
Q: What other creatures also feeds on the plankton?
A: Herring also feed on the plankton bloom.
Q: What do the fish become food for?
A: They are food for the larger creatures such as the sea lions.
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