Fig. 12

Correlation coefficients above MLD in ROMS. Between (a) \({\text{NO}}_{3}^{-}\) [µM] and small phytoplankton [mmol N m⁻³], (b) small phytoplankton and small zooplankton [mmol N m⁻³], and (c) \({\text{NO}}_{3}^{-}\) [µM] and small zooplankton [mmol N m⁻³]. Shading colors indicate eddy events.