Borneo Images! 23 December 2007




Northern Borneo MODIS Aqua images on 23 Dec 2007. Large phytoplankton bloom off the west of Baram River plume. Strong nLw 551 absorption off the Miri turbid coastal water. Slightly blackish color can be observed over the strong nLw 551 area that can be clearly differentiate from the brownish Baram River plume.

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