River and Submarine Groundwater Discharge Effects on Diatom Phytoplankton Abundance in the Gulf of Alaska

The Gulf of Alaska is a highly productive ecosystem that supports fisheries and subsistence harvesting of marine resources. The highly productive summer season begins with a bloom that is dominated by diatoms. Both river and submarine groundwater discharge have been recognized as substantial terrest...

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Main Authors: Alanna L. Lecher, Katherine R. M. Mackey, Adina Paytan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Hydrology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/4/4/61