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Data acquired December 5, 2005 720 x 360 JPEG
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MODIS captured two views of the Ross Sea in December 2005. Although the true-color view showed a nearly uniform ocean color, the view of chlorophyll concentration revealed a wide range of productivity.
NASA image created by Jesse Allen, using data obtained from the Goddard Level 1 and Atmospheric Archive and Distribution System (LAADS) and the Ocean Color team at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. Caption by Michon Scott.
Published March 18, 2009 Data acquired December 5, 2005