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    • Oceanography
    • Marine optics
    • Geochemistry

    Background:

    • Understanding seafloor processes is crucial for marine ecosystems.
    • Light scattering is a key indicator of particulate matter in the ocean.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate temporal variations in light scattering.
    • To quantify particulate matter concentrations near the seafloor.
    • To explore potential drivers of scattering changes.

    Main Methods:

    • Deployed a nephelometer for time-series measurements.
    • Collected data at 20 meters above the seafloor.
    • Conducted measurements over a 2.5-month period.

    Main Results:

    • Recorded the highest light scattering values globally.

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  • Observed rapid fluctuations indicating high seafloor activity.
  • Correlated some scattering increases with atmospheric storm events.

    • Conclusions:

    • The western North Atlantic seafloor exhibits exceptionally high particulate matter dynamics.
    • Atmospheric forcing may influence near-seafloor particle loads.
    • Further research is needed to identify specific seafloor activities.