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   June 3, 2022 - Phytoplankton Bloom off of England and Wales   
      
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      A swirl of milky blue in Bristol Channel marked a bloom of   
      phytoplankton in late May 2022. The Moderate Resolution Imaging   
      Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on board NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this   
      true-color image on May 28.   
      
      The Bristol Channel is the largest natural inlet in the United Kingdom,   
      stretching between the Atlantic Ocean and the River Severn and   
      separating South Wales (north) from the counties of Somerset and Devon,   
      England (south). Seven rivers carry fresh water, along with sediment   
      and nutrients, into the River Severn Estuary at the eastern-most end of   
      the channel. The nutrients spilled into the Bristol Channel from these   
      rivers can help spur the growth of phytoplankton. The tan color of the   
      sediment-filled waters near the River Severn Estuary can be easily seen   
      in the image.   
      
      Phytoplankton are microscopic plant-like organisms that live in these   
      waters year-round. When conditions are right—favorable water   
      temperatures, enough nutrients, and adequate sunlight—these organisms   
      can reproduce explosively, creating huge blooms that can be easily seen   
      from space. They are an important part of the marine food web, forming   
      the base that helps feed the diverse and rich fishery found in the   
      Bristol Channel. Some fishes of commercial or recreational importance   
      found in these waters include pollock, whiting, bass and eels. Several   
      species of porpoise, dolphin and shark live in the Channel, along with   
      grey seals, crab, and cockles.   
      
      Image Facts   
      Satellite:  Aqua   
      Date Acquired: 5/28/2022   
      Resolutions:  1km (131 KB),  500m (314.7 KB),  250m (685.8 KB)   
      Bands Used: 1,4,3   
      Image Credit: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC   
      
      
      
   https://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/individual.php?db_date=2022-06-03   
       
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