Interactions of Small-scale Physical Mixing Processes with the Structural Morphology and Bloom Dynamics of Non-spheroid Diatoms
Abstract
Our long term goal is to understand the ecology of the large, colonial diatoms which frequently dominate the phytoplankton of coastal shelves, upwelling areas, fjords and banks. We are interested in ways in which colony size and shape interact with small scale physical mixing processes and optics to regulate the distribution of diatoms. We wish to understand these processes in sufficient detail to be able to predict bloom dynamics, size structure and the optical properties of the ocean.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA627824
Entities
People
- Jan Rines
- Percy L. Donaghay
Organizations
- University of Rhode Island