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09 May 2025
Data description paper |
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Satellite-derived global-ocean phytoplankton phenology indices
Sarah-Anne Nicholson
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Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory, CSIR, Cape Town, South Africa
Thomas J. Ryan-Keogh
Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory, CSIR, Cape Town, South Africa
Sandy J. Thomalla
Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory, CSIR, Cape Town, South Africa
Marine and Antarctic Research Centre for Innovation and Sustainability, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Nicolette Chang
Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory, CSIR, Cape Town, South Africa
Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Marié E. Smith
Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group, CSIR, Cape Town, South Africa
Department of Oceanography, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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The annual widespread growth of phytoplankton blooms across the global ocean has far-reaching impacts on food security, ecosystem health, and climate. This study uses satellite-derived observations to generate long-term, sustained indices of phytoplankton phenology, capturing the timing, variability, and magnitude of blooms across the global ocean. These indices support the effective monitoring and management of marine resources and help assess the impacts of climate change on ocean ecosystems.
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