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November through March is the right time of year to spot a bloom of Trichodesmium, a colorful marine bacterium that plays a key role in the nitrogen cycle.
Top image is by NASA Earth Observatory's Josh Stevens and Jesse Allen, using MODIS data. Bottom image is courtesy Cécile Dupouy, Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography. Caption is by Kathryn Hansen.
Published January 16, 2015 Data acquired December 19, 2014