SeaWiFS: Patagonian Shelf Bloom

SeaWiFS collected another clear view of the ocean east of Argentina on November 27, 2001. This area is known for its turbulent current patterns which stretch plankton communities into long curving ribbons.

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Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE

Published November 27, 2001
Data acquired November 27, 2001

Source:

OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS

Topics:

Biosphere > Microbiota > Phytoplankton

Biosphere > Vegetation > Phytoplankton

Collection:

Visible Earth