California Upwelling
http://epod.usra.edu/blog/2002/10/california-upwelling.html

Earth Science Picture of the Day


This Earth Science Picture of the Day shows a SeaWIFS color-coded image of a cold water upwelling along the California coast. The annotated image also explains the physics of upwellings and how they contribute to nutrient cycling and phytoplankton growth.

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This resource is referenced here:Keywords: upwelling, ocean circulation