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continually expanding collections. California Upwelling (more
info) This Earth Science Picture of the Day shows a SeaWIFS
color-coded image of a cold water upwelling along the California
coast. The annotated image also explains the physics of
upwellings and how they contribute to nutrient cycling and
phytoplankton growth. Ekman Transport and Coastal Upwelling
(more info) This SeaWiFS image shows the Agulhas and Bengeula
currents off of the southern tip of Africa. The upwelling of
nutrient rich water is seen here in false color as orange and
yellow, representing high concentrations of phytoplankton.
Observe How Upwelling Occurs (more info) This Flash animation
delineates, in cross section and plan view, the steps