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Harry Baker

Earth from space: Picturesque plankton paint peculiar patterns in Patagonia

A satellite photo of the ocean off the coast of Argentina filled with green swirls of phytoplankton.
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Where is it? The Patagonian Shelf Break, off Argentina.

What's in the photo? A massive phytoplankton bloom.

Which satellite took the photo? Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP).

When was it taken? Dec. 2, 2014.

This striking satellite photo captures a gigantic phytoplankton bloom painting the sea with a colorful collection of swirls and striations.

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