CITRATE 1.0: Phytoplankton continuous trait-distribution model with one-dimensional physical transport applied to the North Pacific

Diversity plays critical roles in ecosystem functioning, but it remains challenging to model phytoplankton diversity in order to better understand those roles and reproduce consistently observed diversity patterns in the ocean. In contrast to the typical approach of resolving distinct species or...

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Main Authors: B. Chen, S. L. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-02-01
Series:Geoscientific Model Development
Online Access:https://www.geosci-model-dev.net/11/467/2018/gmd-11-467-2018.pdf