Yellow substance in the surface waters of the eastern part of the Tropical Atlantic
Journal: Physical Oceanography
Year: 2015

The yellow substance (YS) content in the surface waters of the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean tropical zone is studied. The investigations are carrie out on the polygon with coordinates 3 S -11 N; and 19 -22 W. To define the YS content in the polygon waters, a new method is developed. Usually the YS content in water is assessed based on the value of its light absorption coefficient on the wavelength 390 nm. It is defined, first, by measuring the seawater absorption coefficient. Second, for t