Commercial fishermen and scientific agencies are warning that the ocean’s food web is starting to fail at its foundation. In regions like the Gulf of America, fish species that once weighed several pounds now often measure less than an ounce, while groundfish shrink and shellfish decline in quality with softer shells. At the same time, larger animals such as basking sharks and marine mammals are turning up starving on beaches, pointing to a deeper problem: plankton—the tiny organisms at the base of the food chain—have dropped by about 65%, disrupting everything from shrimp to tuna and threatening global fisheries, food security, and a key source of the planet’s oxygen.
Kelly meets Kelly to restore Lake Erie
On September 12, 2026, Ocean Integrity showcased its Aquatherm Disruptor Technology on Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, featuring remarks by Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Kelly and a technology presentation by Ocean Integrity Captain Kieran Kelly, Noel Connolly, Sarah Westall…The event highlighted how Aquatherm will help restore Great Lakes health by addressing the conditions that drive toxic algae blooms, while also supporting improved ecosystem balance—particularly the recovery and increase of freshwater plankton that are essential to water quality, food webs, and long-term biodiversity in the region.