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Tasmanian Eddy

Tasmania is particularly clear in this SeaWiFS image. The eddy off the eastern coast of the island is beautifully highlighted by the phytoplankton it is entraining.

Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE

Published November 30, 1999
Data acquired November 30, 1999

Source:: OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS

Topics:: Biosphere > Microbiota > Phytoplankton; Biosphere > Vegetation > Phytoplankton; Oceans > Ocean Circulation > Eddies