Suspended matter distribution in the south-eastern Baltic Sea from satellite and in situ data

ABSTRACTThe south-eastern Baltic Sea is a particular sensitive marine area which includes coastal waters, shallow land-locked lagoons, and freshwater inflowareas. Thus, it requires monitoring and control of core environmental indicatorssuch as suspended matter concentration. Spatial distribution and temporal variability of the total suspended matter concentration in the sea surface layer was analysed using in situ data and moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer(MODIS) satellite imageryfor 2003–2016. Manifestations of the major contributors of terrigenous particles and organic matter penetrating the study area were revealed.