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Coccolithophores Art Print
by Miroslava Jurcik
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Coccolithophores art print by Miroslava Jurcik. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Like any other type of phytoplankton, coccolithophores are one-celled marine plants that live in large numbers throughout the upper layers of the... more
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Comments (13)
Artist's Description
Like any other type of phytoplankton, coccolithophores are one-celled marine plants that live in large numbers throughout the upper layers of the ocean.
Unlike most phytoplankton they surround themselves with a microscopic plating made of limestone (calcite). These scales, known as coccoliths, are shaped like hubcaps and are only three one-thousandths of a millimeter in diameter.
There are few different types, I am only showing you 2 types(from wiki commas), and I have no idea which type would be in Sydney waters !
Additional coccoliths are dumped into the water when the coccolithophores multiply asexually, die or simply make too many scales. In areas with trillions of coccolithophores, the waters will turn an opaque turquoise from the dense cloud of coccoliths. Scientists estimate that the organisms dump more than 1.5 million tons (1.4 billion kilograms) of calcite a year, making them the leading calcite producers in the ocean.
The ocean is in North Head Sydney, and...
About Miroslava Jurcik
**Subscribe to my email list and get special discounts!** You can also follow me on my fb page : https://www.facebook.com/heymikyphotography?ref=hl If would like a different size (eg 2m) or media which is not available here please don't hesitate to contact me and I organise it ! I first picked up a camera which had a couple of manual functions in 2010. I coudnt work bec my autistic son needed a lot of attention and I needed to do more with my life in time available. That's when I also got hooked......now I own a 7D, had my picture selected for the "Add On Festival in 2012, and have been featured on "Wildlife News 2012" and "Exhibition Without Walls". I have also done some media work which I really enjoyed, but coudnt...
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Georgia Mizuleva
Fantabulous.
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A stunning image Miroslava, love it F/L/T
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you ! :)
Miroslava Jurcik
Featured in Australia in pictures !
Mary Machare
I love this stunning series, Miroslava. The beautiful colors and frothy waves... gorgeous work. FB LF
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you ! :)
Alana Thrower
Beautiful capture and great inlay of the plankton! Thanks for all of the information about this phenomenon! l/f/g+/t/p
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you ! :)
Cindy Treger
Miroslava, stunning work in this gorgeous capture with amazing description. f/l
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
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Angela Davies
So interesting with the detail of the phytoplankton included! LF
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you ! :)
Marian Bell
Have never seen anything like this, Miroslava! Nice shot! Love the swirling waters in the background! l/f
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
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Skip Willits
Interesting.
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
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Wes Iversen
Creatively done and very interesting, Miroslava! Great work! L/F
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
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Jaroslav Buna
Beautiful done, Miroslava! very interesting work!
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
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Lena Owens OLena Art
Aqua blue is incredible color and excellent informative text!! Thank you, Miroslava!
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
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Amir Faysal
Beautiful
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you ! :)