The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea
The response of oceanic phytoplankton to climate forcing in the Arctic Ocean has attracted increasing attention due to its special geographical position and potential susceptibility to global warming. Here, we examine the relationship between satellite-derived (sea-viewing wide field-of-view sensor,...
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ftgriffithuniv:oai:research-repository.griffith.edu.au:10072/4371 2024-06-23T07:50:34+00:00 The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea Qu, B Gabric, AJ Matrai, PA 2006 http://hdl.handle.net/10072/4371 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-005-0040-2 English eng eng Springer-Verlag Polar Biology http://www.springer.com/life+sci/ecology/journal/300 http://hdl.handle.net/10072/4371 0722-4060 doi:10.1007/s00300-005-0040-2 © Springer-Verlag 2005. The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com Biological sciences Journal article 2006 ftgriffithuniv https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-005-0040-2 2024-06-12T00:14:01Z The response of oceanic phytoplankton to climate forcing in the Arctic Ocean has attracted increasing attention due to its special geographical position and potential susceptibility to global warming. Here, we examine the relationship between satellite-derived (sea-viewing wide field-of-view sensor, SeaWiFS) surface chlorophyll-a (CHL) distribution and climatic conditions in the Barents Sea (30-35Ŭ 70-80Ω for the period 1998-2002. We separately examined the regions north and south of the Polar Front (~76Ω. Although field data are rather limited, the satellite CHL distribution was generally consistent with cruise observations. The temporal and spatial distribution of CHL was strongly influenced by the light regime, mixed layer depth, wind speed and ice cover. Maximum CHL values were found in the marginal sea-ice zone (72-73Ω and not in the ice-free region further south (70-71Ω. This indicates that melt-water is an important contributor to higher CHL production. The vernal phytoplankton bloom generally started in late March, reaching its peak in late April. A second, smaller CHL peak occurred regularly in late summer (September). Of the 5 years, 2002 had the highest CHL production in the southern region, likely due to earlier ice melting and stronger solar irradiance in spring and summer. Griffith Sciences, Griffith School of Environment No Full Text Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic Ocean Barents Sea Global warming Phytoplankton Polar Biology Sea ice Griffith University: Griffith Research Online Arctic Arctic Ocean Barents Sea Griffith ENVELOPE(-155.500,-155.500,-85.883,-85.883) Polar Biology 29 3 196 210 |
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The response of oceanic phytoplankton to climate forcing in the Arctic Ocean has attracted increasing attention due to its special geographical position and potential susceptibility to global warming. Here, we examine the relationship between satellite-derived (sea-viewing wide field-of-view sensor, SeaWiFS) surface chlorophyll-a (CHL) distribution and climatic conditions in the Barents Sea (30-35Ŭ 70-80Ω for the period 1998-2002. We separately examined the regions north and south of the Polar Front (~76Ω. Although field data are rather limited, the satellite CHL distribution was generally consistent with cruise observations. The temporal and spatial distribution of CHL was strongly influenced by the light regime, mixed layer depth, wind speed and ice cover. Maximum CHL values were found in the marginal sea-ice zone (72-73Ω and not in the ice-free region further south (70-71Ω. This indicates that melt-water is an important contributor to higher CHL production. The vernal phytoplankton bloom generally started in late March, reaching its peak in late April. A second, smaller CHL peak occurred regularly in late summer (September). Of the 5 years, 2002 had the highest CHL production in the southern region, likely due to earlier ice melting and stronger solar irradiance in spring and summer. Griffith Sciences, Griffith School of Environment No Full Text |
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The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea |
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The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea |
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The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea |
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The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea |
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The satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the Barents Sea |
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satellite-derived distribution of chlorophyll-a and its relation to ice cover, radiation and sea surface temperature in the barents sea |
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