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Vertical distribution patterns of plankton and their relationship to physical factors over the continental shelf off Oregon

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Sutor, Malinda

Abstract:

Discrete layers of phytoplankton and zooplankton were observed over the Oregon continental shelf in summer and fall of 2001 and summer 2002 using optical and acoustical technologies and a pump sampling system. Layers of phytoplankton had steep vertical gradients which were associated with gradients in density and local peaks in...

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Dissertation

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to the results. My major professor, Tim Cowles, has been a wonderful mentor and has tirelessly