Welcome to Hands-On Introduction to Using Python in Oceanic Colour Studies

This handbook is an introduction to data analysis using ocean colour remote sensing as a tool for marine environment protection and conservation Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP Africa). In this handbook we delve into the fascinating world of phytoplankton blooms as viewed by satellites. This interactive sessions that accompany this manual will empower you to leverage Python for in-depth exploration of marine ecosystems, providing valuable insights into phytoplankton dynamics. Let’s navigate the waves of remotely sensed data together and unlock the secrets hidden in ocean colour!

Manual curated by Eligio Maure!

• 1. Preface
• 2. Introduction
• 3. A Brief Introduction to Python
• 4. Introduction to Ocean Colour
• 5. Working with Map Projections in Python
• 6. Data Analysis in Python
• 7. Case studies