Abstract: The western subarctic Paci?c (WSP) is known as one of the most productive regions among the world's oceans in spring. However, its oceanic waters are also known as a high-nutrient, low-chlorophyll region during summer due to low iron (Fe) availability in seawater. Indeed, recent studies have demonstrated that the distribution of Fe in the WSP is complex and heterogeneous. This study thus investigated the effects of Fe availability on the community composition and photophysiology of surface ph...

Source: Community Composition and Photosynt...h Special Reference to Iron Availability