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Decoding ocean optics
Ocean Color
Ocean color monitoring interprets water‑leaving radiance to map chlorophyll, suspended particles, and CDOM. Radiometers and optical sensors validate satellites and reveal fine‑scale variability affecting primary production, carbon cycling, and visibility. These observations support fisheries, ecosystem assessments, and coastal water‑quality reporting.
Tracking Light & Life
Sea-Bird Scientific instruments deliver trusted ocean color data
Absorption & Attenuation
Our absorption & attenuation solutions
Backscattering
Measures particle concentration, signaling organic matter and sediment dynamics.
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Fluorescence
Indicates organic matter and phytoplankton activity, key to carbon fixation processes.
Our fluorescence solutions
Radiance & Irradiance
Measure light intensity to assess energy available for photosynthesis and color variability.
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Turbidity
Indicates sediment and particles reducing water clarity and light. High turbidity limits coral photosynthesis and growth.
Our turbidity solutions
Color Clarity Challenges
Overcoming Complexities in Ocean Color Monitoring
Ocean color research faces challenges from dynamic light conditions, suspended particles, and biological variability that distort optical signals. Accurate measurement of radiance, absorption, fluorescence, and scattering is critical for understanding ecosystems and global carbon cycles. Sea-Bird Scientific’s advanced sensors deliver precise optical and biogeochemical data, enabling researchers to overcome these complexities and achieve reliable insights for climate and ocean health studies.
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