Figure 16. Spatial distribution of (a) mesozooplankton biovolume (individuals m⁻²) and (b) size-spectrum slopes derived from the relationship between organism abundance and body volume during the 2025 North Sea ecosystem survey. Warmer colors indicate higher values. Flatter (less negative) slopes reflect a greater contribution of larger-bodied mesozooplankton, whereas steeper slopes indicate dominance by smaller forms. Dots mark sampling stations.
