# ``hplc_tot_chl_a``
## Properties
:dimensions: N_PROF, N_LEVELS
:dtype: float64
## Default Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|-----|-----|
|``whp_name`` | ``TOT_CHL_A`` |
|``whp_unit`` | ``MG/M^3`` |
|``standard_name`` | ``mass_concentration_of_chlorophyll_a_in_sea_water`` |
|``units`` | ``mg/m^3`` |
|``C_format`` | ``%9.3f`` |
|``C_format_source`` | ``database`` |
## Description
Total chlorophyll a measured using HPLC

SeaBass Description:HPLC  DV_Chl_a + MV_Chl_a + Chlide_a + Chl_a_allom + Chl_a_prime