Nutrient shift occurring in the Gulf of Maine could affect planktonic ecosystem
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 07:56
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Gulf of Maine waters are cooler, fresher and lower in nitrate than they were 30 years ago, causing a nutrient shift that has potential implications for the structure of the planktonic ecosystem, according to oceanographers at the University of Maine.