SeaWiFS The Meaning of Ocean Color The Role of Phytoplankton The Carbon Absorbing Oceans

What are phytoplankton? Why are phytoplankton important? How could a fisherman use phytoplankton data? Ocean Productivity Activity Ocean Productivity Activity Discussion Questions 1. In the region of the equatorial Pacific, where is the ocean most productive? 2. In the region of the equatorial Atlantic, where is the ocean most productive? 3. Compare/contrast the productivity in the oceans in the northern and southern hemispheres. 4. Can you think of anything that might cause the differences? 5. Predict at least three things that may affect the productivity of the oceans.

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