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9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance

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Water column exchange <strong>in</strong><br />

shallow waters and estuaries 4<br />

Important factors <strong>in</strong> nutrient exchange:<br />

1. Residence time - time water rema<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> estuary<br />

before enter<strong>in</strong>g ocean<br />

2. Rate of nutrient <strong>in</strong>put from watershed<br />

3. Nutients may be released to coastal zone

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