Covariation of mesoscale ocean color and sea-surface temperature patterns in the Sargasso Sea
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
5-24-2001
Abstract
During the lifetime of the Coastal Zone Color Scanner, there were 21 instances in which both satellite-derived ocean color and sea-surface temperature are simultaneously available over large areas of the Sargasso Sea. These images reveal close correspondence between mesoscale structures observed in temperature and pigment fields. In general, higher (lower) pigment biomass occurs in mesoscale features consisting of cold (warm) temperature anomalies. This relationship is consistent with the idea that upward displacement of isopycnals at the base of the euphotic zone by mesoscale eddies is an important mechanism of nutrient supply in the region. © 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography
Volume
48
Issue
8-9
Citation/Publisher Attribution
McGillicuddy, D. J., V. K. Kosnyrev, J. P. Ryan, and J. A. Yoder. "Covariation of mesoscale ocean color and sea-surface temperature patterns in the Sargasso Sea." Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 48, 8-9 (2001). doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(00)00164-8.