Interactions of Small-Scale Physical Mixing Processes with the Structure, Morphology, Bloom Dynamics and Optics of Non-spheroid Phytoplankton
Abstract
Our long-term goal is to understand the ecology of phytoplankton inhabiting coastal shelves, upwelling areas, fjords and banks. We are especially interested in ways in which species-specific properties, including colony size and shape (diatoms) and motility (dinoflagellates) interact with physical mixing processes to regulate spatio-temporal distribution patterns. We wish to understand these processes in sufficient detail to be able to predict bloom dynamics, size structure, and the impact of species-specific characteristics of the phytoplankton on ocean optics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA628520
Entities
People
- Jan Rines
- Percy Donaghay
Organizations
- University of Rhode Island