Diatom Phenology in the Southern Ocean: Mean Patterns, Trends and the Role of Climate Oscillations

Diatoms are the major marine primary producers in the Southern Ocean and a key component of the carbon and silicate biogeochemical cycle. Using 15 years of satellite-derived diatom concentration from September to April (1997–2012), we examine the mean patterns and the interannual variability of the...

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Main Authors: Mariana A. Soppa, Christoph Völker, Astrid Bracher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
SAM
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/8/5/420