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Phytoplankton bloom off Brittany, France

Off the coast of the Brittany region of France (north of center), a colorful phytoplankton bloom is occurring in the waters of the Bay of Biscay. The different colors can be due to different species of organisms as well as different concentrations. Numerous airplane contrails are visible in the image as well. This image was acquired on May 31, 2002.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published June 2, 2002
Data acquired May 31 - 31, 2002

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topics:
Atmosphere > Aerosols > Cloud Condensation Nuclei
Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Condensation Nuclei
Biosphere > Microbiota > Phytoplankton
Biosphere > Vegetation > Biomass
Biosphere > Vegetation > Phytoplankton
Collection:
Visible Earth