SeaWiFS: Tasman Sea Bloom

On November 28, 2001, SeaWiFS viewed a phytoplankton bloom in the Tasman Sea. 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 28, 2001
Data acquired November 28, 2001

Source:

OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS

Topics:

Biosphere > Microbiota > Phytoplankton

Biosphere > Vegetation > Phytoplankton