Patterns and Scales of Variability in the Optical Properties of Georges Bank Waters, with Special Reference to Phytoplankton Biomass and Production
Abstract
The long term goals of this work are to contribute to a fundamental understanding of the sources of optical variability in coastal ocean systems. Particular focus is on applications useful for studying important ecological processes and the links between phytoplankton properties and physical processes in coastal regions. The initial objectives of this project are focused on making measurements of time series and spatial distributions of both apparent and inherent optical properties in the waters of Georges Bank and the Gulf of Maine. These observations are being used to describe spatial and temporal patterns of variability and identify the dominant sources of variability in optical and phytoplankton properties in the region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA629578
Entities
People
- Heidi M Sosik
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution