Explaining chlorophyll concentration in the Sulu Sea with the aid of a numerical model
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Xiao, Amanda Z. Y.Abstract
The Sulu Sea is almost an enclosed basin, characterised by a strong seasonally reversing monsoon which induces a complex circulation. Physical features significantly influence phytoplankton biomass which is an engine for the marine food chain that supports fish production. A high proportion of Philippinoes and Malaysians rely on fishing in the Sulu
Sea to provide them with animal protein. Nutrients that support the production of marine protein are supplied to the photic zone either through upwelling or by horizontal transport.The Sulu Sea is almost an enclosed basin, characterised by a strong seasonally reversing monsoon which induces a complex circulation. Physical features significantly influence phytoplankton biomass which is an engine for the marine food chain that supports fish production. A high proportion of Philippinoes and Malaysians rely on fishing in the Sulu
Sea to provide them with animal protein. Nutrients that support the production of marine protein are supplied to the photic zone either through upwelling or by horizontal transport.
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2010Licence
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The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Department, Discipline or Centre
Ocean Technology GroupAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare