Long-term increase of phytoplankton biomass in Chesapeake Bay, 1950-1994

An analysis of historical and recent data on chlorophyll a for Chesapeake Bay reveals that a significant increase of phytoplankton biomass has occurred during the last 40 to 50 yr. Concentrations of chlorophyll a in the surface mixing layer have increased 5-to 10-fold in the seaward regions of the e... View More