Relation between primary production and irradiance

摘要

The irradiant energy values in the Saronicos Gulf (Aegean Sea) for the period December 1963 to March 1964 were computed from the solar irradiance values measured at the Observatory of Athens. The computation was based on the energy curves presented byJerlovand the type of water as determined from measurements of transmission. The results of the computations were related to the values of primary production in the Gulf on the same dates and strong correlation was observed. The relation found was compared with the theoretical relation ofSteeleand satisfactory agreement was found.