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Near-island biological hotspots in barren ocean basins
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2016)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2016.
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Abstract
- The Island Mass Effect (IME), where island proximity enhances phytoplankton biomass, remains a poorly understood phenomenon. Here, the authors show the IME is a common feature among Pacific reefs, driving increased production that creates biological hotspots in otherwise barren ocean basins.
- Subjects :
- Science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2cd134b145a94b1e82aa3ea88f93cd8a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10581