Water clarity around Australia - satellite and in situ observations
Water clarity, an indicator of water quality is highest offshore and lowest in coastal waters due to sediments and phytoplankton biomass. Northern areas typically have the lowest water clarity due to tidal re-suspension of sediments and high seasonal runoff.
History
Publication title
State and Trends of Australia’s Ocean ReportCommissioning body
Integrated Marine Observing SystemPagination
5Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Integrated Marine Observing SystemPlace of publication
Hobart, TasmaniaRepository Status
- Restricted
