Light penetration in the Gulf of Mexico

Date

1954

Authors

Shoemaker, William S.

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Publisher

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Abstract

Available knowledge concerning underwater illumination in the Gulf of Mexico is summarized. Secchi disc extinction coefficients are presented in tabular form for various sites throughout Gulf coastal waters.

Description

pgs. 139-141

Keywords

light penetration, underwater illumination, turbidity

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