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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms14868 |