The impact of turbulence and phytoplankton dynamics on foam formation, seawater viscosity and chlorophyll concentration in the Eastern English Channel

• Autorzy: Kesaulya I. , Leterme S.C. , Mitchell J.G. , Seuront L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The space-time dynamics of chlorophyll a concentration and seawater excess viscosity has been investigated in the hydrographically contrasting inshore and offshore water masses of the eastern English Channel. This was done during the phytoplankton spring bloom dominated by Phaeocystis globosa before and after the very large-scale formation of foam induced by an increase in wind-driven turbulence and the related wave breakings. The results suggest that the dynamics of chlorophyll a concentration and seawater excess viscosity are differentially controlled by the formation of foam through the intensity of the spring bloom and wind-generated turbulence.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

chlorophyll a concentration; phytoplankton; turbulence; plankton; foam; foam formation; spring bloom; rheology; viscosity; Phaeocystis globosa; sea water

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Oceanologia
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: 50
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.167-182,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Kesaulya I.

• Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, SA-5001 Adelaida, Australia

autor

Leterme S.C.

autor

Mitchell J.G.

autor

Seuront L.