Increasing solar illumination brings increased phytoplankton growth to the Gulf of Alaska every spring, and this year is no exception. This image was collected on May 9, 2014 during a single orbit of Aqua-MODIS. High res: oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/FEATURE/IMAGES/A2014129224500.Gu... Credit: NASA/Goddard/OceanColor/MODIS NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Find us on Instagram
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