Chlorophyll-a fluorescence

Marine Ecology Practicum 1: Marine Environment and Phytoplankton

2. measurement of phytoplankton present - chlorophyll-a concentration

Chlorophyll-a, a chlorophyll component, absorbs blue light and emits red fluorescence. From the fluorescence value, the concentration of chlorophyll-a can be determined and the density of phytoplankton can be determined.