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Why measure ocean colour ?  
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Ocean colour

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  • Marine biologist use ocean colour images to learn more about life in the ocean.

  • Ocean colour gives early warning of blooms that can harm animals and humans.

  • Ocean colour data are used in computer models of Earth's climate

  • Ocean colour maps can tell you where to look for fish, whales and other sea life.

  • Ocean colour can be used to monitor marine pollution

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Contact:
o4s@noc.soton.ac.uk		 Last update:
25 November 2008		 National Oceanography Centre
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