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Sea Surface Color with the Spilhaus projection

This figure presents a global Chlorophyll-a (CHLA) concentration dataset visualized using the Spilhaus projection, a conformal map that places the world's oceans at the center, emphasizing oceanic processes and large-scale circulation patterns.

The CHLA data is sourced from the Copernicus Marine Service, specifically from the following product:

  • Product ID: OCEANCOLOUR_GLO_BGC_L4_NRT_009_102
  • Dataset ID: cmems_obs-oc_glo_bgc-plankton_nrt_l4-gapfree-multi-4km_P1D

This dataset provides near-real-time, high-resolution Level 4 chlorophyll-a concentration observations, merging multiple satellite sensors to ensure optimal accuracy and spatial coverage. It plays a crucial role in monitoring oceanic biological productivity and understanding phytoplankton dynamics.

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