245
Dissolved Gases Other than CO 2
30
20
10
Temperature (°C)
Dissolved O
2 (µmol/kg)
Saturation
0
200
250
300
Surface
Waters
350
Figure 6.10
Comparison of the measured and calculated dissolved oxygen in surface seawaters as a function of temperature.
Temperature (°C)
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Depth (m)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
O 2 (µM)
210
220
230
240
O 2 Saturation
100
105
110
115
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Figure 6.11
Profiles of temperature and oxygen in Pacific waters showing increases due to photosynthesis.