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| Description: Productivity in temperate oceans Winter Low productivity Days are short and sun angle is low Spring Spring bloom of phytoplankton is quickly depleted Productivity is limited Productivity in temperate oceans Summer Strong thermocline develops so surface nutrients are not replaced from below Phytoplankton population remains relatively low Fall Thermocline breaks down and nutrients return to the surface Short-lived fall bloom of phytoplankton Highest overall productivity occurs in temperate regions Picture Stats: Views: 285 Filesize: 434.91kB Height: 584 Width: 1398 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39688 |