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Plankton studies in San Francisco Bay; I, Chlorophyll distributions and hydrographic properties, July 1977-December 1979

January 1, 1981

This report summarizes the distribution of phytoplankton biomass and selected hydrographic properties measured in the San Francisco Bay Estuary, on a near-monthly basis, from July 1977 through December 1979. Parameters measured were: chlorophyll a, phaeopigments, in-vivo fluorescence, turbidity, size distribution of phytoplankton, salinity and temperature. (USGS)

Publication Year 1981
Title Plankton studies in San Francisco Bay; I, Chlorophyll distributions and hydrographic properties, July 1977-December 1979
DOI 10.3133/ofr81213
Authors Andrea E. Alpine, James E. Cloern, Brian E. Cole
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 81-213
Index ID ofr81213
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization San Francisco Bay-Delta; Pacific Regional Director's Office