Satellite-Based Assessment of Phytoplankton Size Structure in River-Influenced Coastal Waters of the Gulf of Guinea
Project Goals
Characterize phytoplankton community size structure across coastal waters.
Assess the influence of river discharge on coastal ecosystem productivity.
Improve understanding of environmental variability in the Gulf of Guinea.
Support ecosystem-based coastal management.
Provide scientific evidence for biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management.
Contribute to regional coastal observation systems under the GlobalCoast initiative.
The Mission
The Satellite-Based Assessment of Phytoplankton Size Structure in River-Influenced Coastal Waters of the Gulf of Guinea project utilizes satellite Earth Observation data to monitor and analyze phytoplankton communities in coastal ecosystems. By examining the relationship between river discharge and marine productivity, the project aims to enhance understanding of environmental variability, support sustainable fisheries management, promote biodiversity conservation, and strengthen regional coastal observation efforts under the GlobalCoast Network.
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Methodology
The project combines satellite-derived ocean colour observations with environmental datasets such as river discharge, sea surface temperature, and chlorophyll concentration to assess phytoplankton size structure and ecosystem productivity.