File:Phytoplankton bloom southwest of Iceland (Copernicus).jpg
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[edit]DescriptionPhytoplankton bloom southwest of Iceland (Copernicus).jpg |
English: This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 23 June 2021, shows a large phytoplankton bloom southwest of Iceland. Every year, a massive phytoplankton bloom spreads across the North Atlantic, moving from south to north and peaking in late spring. The abundance of sunlight and the warming of the sea surface layers allow phytoplankton to multiply in the upper layers of ocean waters. Phytoplankton is not only the basis of the ocean trophic chain but also an indicator of climate change as it transforms the carbon stored in the oceans and releases a significant portion of it into the atmosphere. According to a study published in Nature, the number and magnitude of phytoplankton blooms will increase by up to 50 % by 2100, contributing, albeit indirectly, to global warming. The satellites of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission provide high-resolution data on a daily basis, allowing the monitoring of algal blooms in the oceans. |
Date | Taken on 23 June 2021 |
Source | Phytoplankton bloom southwest of Iceland |
Author | European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery |
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[edit]This image contains data from a satellite in the Copernicus Programme, such as Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 or Sentinel-3. Attribution is required when using this image.
Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2021
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