Very Clear MODIS Aqua Images of Vietnam on 9 Oct 2007

MODIS Aqua Chlorophyll a image show high chlorophyll a around the Mekong river mouth that extended far into the off shore water. The Southwest monsoon upwelling already disappeared.
High nLw 551 around the Mekong River mouth shows high turbidity water.

The Sea Surface Temperature is very high at the South China Sea area.

Turbid water from Mekong River can be clearly seen in the RGB image. Greenish color after the turbid water show the evidence of phytoplankton bloom. It is amazingly clear in this RGB image.

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