Study shows how ocean structure influences zooplankton populations

To obtain a representative sample of zooplankton traits, the SkIO scientists used a modular Deep-focus Plankton Imager (mDPI), which was deployed from the Research Vessel Savannah during research cruises in the South Atlantic Bight. (All photos submitted.)

The ocean’s structure, how it is layered and mixed, has a significant influence on life beneath the surface. A new study led by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) scientists shows how these patterns in the South Atlantic Bight affect where different types of zooplankton swim and live. 

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