@article{fdi:010071023,
  title = {{T}idal cycle control of biogeochemical and ecological properties of a macrotidal ecosystem},
  author = {{C}adier, {M}. and {G}orgues, {T}homas and {L}helguen, {S}. and {S}ourisseau, {M}. and {M}emery, {L}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{I}n some regions, tidal energy can be a key factor in the generation of variability in physical and biogeochemical properties throughout the water column. {W}e use a numerical model resolving tidal cycles and simulating diversity in phytoplankton to assess the impact of tidal mixing on vertical stability and phytoplankton community (total biomass and diversity) in a macrotidal sea ({I}roise {S}ea, {F}rance). {T}wo different time scales have been considered: semidiurnal and spring/neap tidal cycles. {O}ur results show that the latter is the one primarily influencing the phytoplankton growth conditions by modifying the vertical stratification. {D}uring spring tide, the growth is rather light limited, whereas neap tide conditions lead to vertical stabilization and better light conditions in the shallow surface layer. {T}he transition from high to low tidal mixing conditions is thus associated with a total phytoplankton biomass increase (caused by the rapid development of fast-growing diatoms) and reduced phytoplankton diversity.},
  keywords = {macrotidal ecosystem ; spring ; neap tidal cycle ; semidiurnal cycle ; phytoplankton communities ; diversity ; competition ; {FRANCE} ; {BRETAGNE} ; {IROISE} {MER}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{G}eophysical {R}esearch {L}etters},
  volume = {44},
  numero = {16},
  pages = {8453--8462},
  ISSN = {0094-8276},
  year = {2017},
  DOI = {10.1002/2017gl074173},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010071023},
}