Finescale Planktonic Vertical Structure: Horizontal Extent and the Controlling Physical Processes

摘要: Abstract : We have made observations in different regions that confirmed the presence of persistent, small-scale local maxima concentrations nutrients, phytoplankton, and zooplankton. These persistent features result from complex linkages between physical forcing gradients distribution biological properties. observations, along with those by several other teams investigators, led to development overall programmatic goals LOCO DRI. The my research component within DRI are * quantify linkage these processes steep vertical properties "thin layers", develop a more detailed understanding time scales horizontal spatial over which persist, evaluate relative importance establishing planktonic patterns.