Dispersion/dilution enhances phytoplankton blooms in low-nutrient waters

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.

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Autores principales: Yoav Lehahn, Ilan Koren, Shlomit Sharoni, Francesco d’Ovidio, Assaf Vardi, Emmanuel Boss
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/9c18918c3ce94086806d4e6e79213195
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Sumario: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.