Rapid formation of large aggregates during the spring bloom of Kerguelen Island: observations and model comparisons

While production of aggregates and their subsequent sinking is known to be one pathway for the downward movement of organic matter from the euphotic zone, the rapid transition from non-aggregated to aggregated particles has not been reported previously. We made one vertical profile of particle size...

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Main Authors: M.-P. Jouandet, G. A. Jackson, F. Carlotti, M. Picheral, L. Stemmann, S. Blain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-08-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/11/4393/2014/bg-11-4393-2014.pdf