Upwelling Case Study – Data Summary (Fall)

Data Summary—Fall

Wind direction and speed

Currents

Sea surface temperature

Water column temperature

In-water fluorescence data

Surface Chlorophyll

The ocean color patterns above indicate that moderate-to-weak upwelling occurred during the fall months. How does this compare with California’s Pacific Sardine landings during fall? Is there a clear seasonal correlation between upwelling and Pacific Sardine landings? If not, what other factors may influence landings?

---

Additional Resources:

• Latest SURFACE fluorescence data from the M1 mooring
• Latest SURFACE fluorescence data from the M2 mooring
• Time-series summaries of physical, biological and chemical data from MBARI stations
• SeaWiFs monthly ocean color data from the west coast of N. America (Sep. ’97 – Jul. ’01)

---

< Upwelling Case Study