This site uses satellite imagery and text to show how wind-driven upwelling in ocean waters off the coasts of Peru and Northwest Africa provides nutrients that support some of the world's richest fisheries.
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Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography:Biological, Geoscience:Oceanography, Oceanography:Physical , Geoscience:Atmospheric Science Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Datasets and Tools:Datasets Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14) Data Derived: Data Derived Data Source: Observational Data Science Background Required: Broadly accessible Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, OceanographyKeywords: Nutrients, Phytoplankton, Biomass, Upwelling
