Dispersion/dilution enhances phytoplankton blooms in low-nutrient waters

oleh: Yoav Lehahn, Ilan Koren, Shlomit Sharoni, Francesco d’Ovidio, Assaf Vardi, Emmanuel Boss

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2017-03-01

Deskripsi

The degree to which horizontal transport affects phytoplankton ecosystems remains understudied. Here, the authors combine satellite observations, ARGO float data and a simple ecosystem model to explore the impact of horizontal stirring on naturally-stimulated fine-scale phytoplankton blooms.