International

A joint research proposal between Argentina and Canada to study the ecosystem of the San Jorge Gulf (Argentina) using space-borne sensors as part of the MARES (MArine ecosystem health of the San Jorge Gulf: Present status and RESilience capacity) Program.

The specific objectives of the project are: 1) Characterize the optical properties of the SJG and validate current ocean color remote sensing products that estimate phytoplankton biomass; 2) Use archived satellite imagery to detect and estimate seasonal/inter-annual variability of phytoplankton distribution associated with highly productive regions or “hot spots”; 3) Characterize the distribution and extent of sea surface oil slicks derived form oil spills and biological phenomena.