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Phytoplankton concentrations in the Ross Sea

Satellite image of phytoplankton concentrations in the Ross Sea

A satellite ocean colour image of the Ross Sea showing a range of chlorophyll and hence phytoplankton concentrations.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 76.05 KB
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