Chlorophyll-a

1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?

Chlorophyll-a is a green pigment that is found in most plants.

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Colored Dissolved Organic Matter

1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?

Colored Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) represents a large pull of dissolved matter, which is presently not well characterized in terms of origin as well as composition.

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Nitrate

1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?

Nitrate (NO3) is one of the most important and widespread nutrients in the oceans...

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Particulate Organic Carbon

1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?

The Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) represents one of the main pools of organic carbon observed in the ocean.

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Irradiance

1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?

In the Ocean, the measurement of the amount of light (or irradiance) is important for two main reasons...

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