MODIS Satellite Observation of Northern Borneo Red Tide July 2004

 

Chlorophyll a & nLw 555

 

 

Chlorophyll a

nLw 551

16 June 04

25 June 04

6 Jul 04

16 Jul 04

22 Jul 04

24 Jul 04

 

Comment:

 

  1. Phytoplankton bloom along the Brunei and Sabah coast was clearly seen during June 2004.
  2. On 25 June 04, high chlorophyll and nLw 551 was located along the coast.
  3. The concentration of chlorophyll a and nLw551 was reduced in 6 July image. Slight higher nLw551 was observed off Kuala Penyu.
  4. On 16 July 04, high chlorophyll a concentration observed in Kimanis Bay near Kuala Penyu. High nLw 551 was observed at some place along Sabah coast.
  5. The high chlorophyll a near Kuala Penyu still seen in 24 July 04 image.
  6. Chlorophyll a concentration increased in the Brunei Bay in 24 July image. High chlorophyll a located at the eastern of the Bay.

 

 

Updated: 31 July 2004

 

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