Animation of the biosphere obtained from the ocean color sensor SeaWiFS
Rosette for collecting seawater samples
Mollusk (Photo : Fabien Lombard)
Rosette used to collect seawater samples during a scientific cruise in the South Pacific Ocean. Duringthe austral summer,the amount of chlorophyllais so low thatthe water becomesdeepblue,almostpurple. (Photo : Joséphine Ras)