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9 Critical Factors in Plankton Abundance

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Nutrients<br />

Nitrogen - New vs. Regenerated Production<br />

New Production:<br />

Nutrients for primary production may<br />

Derive from circulation of nutrients from<br />

Below the surface waters (upwell<strong>in</strong>g, storms<br />

That br<strong>in</strong>g deeper waters to the surface)<br />

Regenerated Production:<br />

Nutrients derive from recycl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> surface<br />

waters from excretion

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