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Press Release 12-123
Scientists Discover New Trigger for Immense North Atlantic Plankton Bloom
Phenomenon of spring and summer is jump-started by swirling currents of seawater
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View a photo gallery showing the North Atlantic Bloom: swirling artwork in the sea, plankton bloom in spring, summer.
Credit: NASA Earth Observatory |
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Marine scientist Craig Lee finishes assembly of an underwater glider.
Credit: University of Washington |
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Barely visible against roiling seas: scientist Eric D'Asaro with robotic floats he developed.
Credit: Craig Lee |
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Oceanographer Amala Mahadevan with a model showing the role of eddies in the bloom.
Credit: WHOI |
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Scientist Mary Jane Perry (right), educator Carla Companion with a webinar on the bloom.
Credit: Annette deCharon |
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The researchers' work is described in the July 6, 2012 issue of the journal Science.
Credit: Copyright AAAS 2012 |
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