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Marine phytoplankton play a major role in aquatic carbon cycle. Oyashio regions, located in the northwest Pacific, is know to be the large seasonal biological drawdown of the CO₂ partial pressure in surface water and one of the best fishing grounds in the world. Therefore, it is important to investigate and monitor the seasonal and annual changes in phytoplankton assemblages and primary productivity in this region.To understand the contribution of each phytoplankton functional group to marine biogeochemical cycles will be of great benefit for a wide range of assessment of environmental impacts on marine ecosystem.

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