This image shows a bloom of a toxin producing diatom (Pseudo-nitzschia) off the #California coast, captured by #Sentinel-3's OLCI instrument on April 6. Over the past month, this harmful algal bloom has been affecting marine ecosystems, with serious impacts on #wildlife. Monitoring these blooms is critical, and satellite observations are crucial to help monitor ocean health and coastal communities. Our partners at noaa have been monitoring the event, read more at the link in bio 🛰️