A study of production in the Gulf of Mexico
Steele JH. 1964. A study of production in the Gulf of Mexico. Sears Foundation: Journal of Marine Research. 22(3):211-222
Theoretical reasons are given to show that midwater chlorophyll maxima may be due to an increase in the chlorophyll content of the plants rather than to an accumulation of plants due to sinking. Data from the Gulf of Mexico are used to support this explanation. Abstract provided by the author.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Steele, J
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- Chlorophyll, Growth, Gulf Of Mexico, Photosynthesis, Plants, Production, Sink, Vegetation