Understanding the composition of suspended particles in the ocean is essential for unraveling biogeochemical cycles, assessing ecosystem health, and improving remote sensing algorithms. Among the suite of optical tools available to oceanographers, in...
In aquatic optics and phytoplankton ecology, chlorophyll-a has long been the go-to proxy for estimating biomass and productivity. However, as our understanding of aquatic ecosystems deepens, so does our need for more nuanced tools. One such tool is Sequoia’s...
When we think of pollution in our rivers, lakes, or oceans, we often picture oil slicks or floating plastic bottles. But suspended sediment is an important agent that must not be overlooked. Suspended sediment can act like a vehicle for pollutants, carrying...
YANG Tianwei, LIN Jun, JIAO Junpeng, WU Yue (2025): Integrated Analysis of Phytoplankton Community Characteristics in Mussel Aquaculture Areas Using Net Sampling with Microscopy and Holographic Particle Imaging. Journal of Tropical Oceanography, in press....
Primary Producers are the organisms that in general convert inorganic materials (e.g., phosphate) into organic matter (e.g. lipids) through photosynthesis. In the aquatic realm, the dominant primary producers are the phytoplankton[1]. Primary Production...