The role of submesoscale currents in structuring marine ecosystems

Short-lived three-dimensional submesoscale currents, responsible for swirling ocean color chlorophyll filaments, have long been thought to affect productivity. Current research suggests they may not be effective in enhancing phytoplankton growth, but may have important contributions to biodiversity.

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Main Authors: Marina Lévy, Peter J. S. Franks, K. Shafer Smith
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2018
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/c0bd43124fc041c9a9b8fee5a5f5d62f
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