Akdeniz'in biyo-optik özellikleri: Ligurya denizi

Physical and bio-optical data were analyzed to understand and represent bio-optical characterization of the Ligurian Sea in highly productive season and water types were identified based on IOPs in view of the combined use of optical measurements and ecosystem modeling. Physical measurements showed two distinctive zones in the Ligurian Sea, central and coastal zone, as parallel to the common knowledge of the Ligurian Sea. Bio-optical measurements indicated two distinctive particulate populations, which define bio-optical water types in the Ligurian Sea with agreement with physical properties. Physical properties and bio-optical properties of the study area are strongly linked to each other. Based on understanding the bio-optical properties, a bio-optical model was developed provide an effective characterization the optical properties of the region. Developed model is validated using independent data set. Validation results showed that major features of the optical characteristics of the region have been satisfactorily captured in the bio-optical model. Validation results showed also the model is better than the previous models due to the inclusion of non-biogenic material in addition to biogenic material.