Blue carbon in human-dominated estuarine and shallow coastal
... surface water and air–sea CO2 efflux. However, unlike the effect of stratification on DIC behavior, sinking of POM from the surface water is not hindered by stratification (Kone et al. 2009). Thus, POM, which is the potential source of DIC in surface waters, moves downward via sinking, independent o ...
... surface water and air–sea CO2 efflux. However, unlike the effect of stratification on DIC behavior, sinking of POM from the surface water is not hindered by stratification (Kone et al. 2009). Thus, POM, which is the potential source of DIC in surface waters, moves downward via sinking, independent o ...
Changes in Global Ocean Bottom Properties and Volume Transports
... Montégut et al. 2004). The observed MLD in the North Atlantic and Southern Ocean was obtained from the climatology of de Boyer Montégut et al. (2004), using the same density threshold criterion. The sea ice is also shown, as it can have a large impact on the MLD at high latitudes through brine rejec ...
... Montégut et al. 2004). The observed MLD in the North Atlantic and Southern Ocean was obtained from the climatology of de Boyer Montégut et al. (2004), using the same density threshold criterion. The sea ice is also shown, as it can have a large impact on the MLD at high latitudes through brine rejec ...
Coastal and Ocean Management Strategy and Policy Framework for
... For hundreds of years, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador have relied on the marine resources from our waters. The strong connection to the sea is reflected in the depth of our culture and heritage. In fact, 90 per cent of Newfoundland and Labrador’s population resides in coastal areas. For cen ...
... For hundreds of years, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador have relied on the marine resources from our waters. The strong connection to the sea is reflected in the depth of our culture and heritage. In fact, 90 per cent of Newfoundland and Labrador’s population resides in coastal areas. For cen ...
A Paleoceanographic Reconstruction of the
... surface and deep water ocean conditions (Billups et al., 1998; Loutit et al., 1979; Zachos, 1993). Orbulina universa and Planulina wuellerstorfi (also classified under genus names Cibicides, Cibicidoides, and Fontbotia) are common planktonic and benthic genera, respectively, used in carbon and oxyge ...
... surface and deep water ocean conditions (Billups et al., 1998; Loutit et al., 1979; Zachos, 1993). Orbulina universa and Planulina wuellerstorfi (also classified under genus names Cibicides, Cibicidoides, and Fontbotia) are common planktonic and benthic genera, respectively, used in carbon and oxyge ...
on the edge of the abyss
... The continents do not simply stop at the coasts. From the beach, continents slope gently toward the deep sea, forming the continental shelf, which may extend for only a few to several hundred miles from shore. At roughly 200 meters deep, the seafloor drops off sharply, and is then considered the con ...
... The continents do not simply stop at the coasts. From the beach, continents slope gently toward the deep sea, forming the continental shelf, which may extend for only a few to several hundred miles from shore. At roughly 200 meters deep, the seafloor drops off sharply, and is then considered the con ...
Spatial and interannual variations of seasonal sea surface
... or in March in deeper areas, lasts from December to April. As a result of climate changes over the Baltic Sea region, strong positive trends in SST occur in the summer months. In consequence, the period with extremely high sea surface water temperatures has become slightly longer in the central Balt ...
... or in March in deeper areas, lasts from December to April. As a result of climate changes over the Baltic Sea region, strong positive trends in SST occur in the summer months. In consequence, the period with extremely high sea surface water temperatures has become slightly longer in the central Balt ...
Data Package 1 - Zooplankton migrations June 2013
... commonly used by scientists to study many biological and physical components of the sea. Scientists study marine acoustics because sound travels more efficiently in the ocean than light; for example, in coastal waters sunlight might only travel 5-20 metres, depending on turbidity, whereas sound can ...
... commonly used by scientists to study many biological and physical components of the sea. Scientists study marine acoustics because sound travels more efficiently in the ocean than light; for example, in coastal waters sunlight might only travel 5-20 metres, depending on turbidity, whereas sound can ...
current O a —
... burning fossil fuels and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at unprecedented levels. Since the Industrial Revolution, the oceans have become 30% more acidic and are predicted to become up to 150% more acidic by the end of this century. These chemical changes are occurring so rapidly that m ...
... burning fossil fuels and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at unprecedented levels. Since the Industrial Revolution, the oceans have become 30% more acidic and are predicted to become up to 150% more acidic by the end of this century. These chemical changes are occurring so rapidly that m ...
Lecture notes, part six
... gradient, which causes a flow from land towards sea. This flow is called a “return current”, even though it may develop before the actual sea breeze. The mass divergence and resulting pressure fall over land and the convergence and pressure rise over the sea initiate the Sea-Breeze close to the surf ...
... gradient, which causes a flow from land towards sea. This flow is called a “return current”, even though it may develop before the actual sea breeze. The mass divergence and resulting pressure fall over land and the convergence and pressure rise over the sea initiate the Sea-Breeze close to the surf ...
Tidal characteristics along the Western and Northern Coasts
... (GT) of tide (Figure 6 & 7). The diurnal range is the difference in height between mean higher high water (MHHW) and mean lower low water (MLLW). A rapid change of tidal range is showed by the increasing closeness of the corange lines. The range of tide generally increases moving from the open ocean ...
... (GT) of tide (Figure 6 & 7). The diurnal range is the difference in height between mean higher high water (MHHW) and mean lower low water (MLLW). A rapid change of tidal range is showed by the increasing closeness of the corange lines. The range of tide generally increases moving from the open ocean ...
Nutrients and organic matter distributions in the NW Iberian margin
... During cruise BG9815C, a narrow band of cold upwelled ENAW along the Galician shelf (<15°) was observed in association with the dominant northerly winds. On the contrary, surface temperatures >17°C were recorded in the stratified waters of the adjacent ocean. During the upwelling cruise the salinity ...
... During cruise BG9815C, a narrow band of cold upwelled ENAW along the Galician shelf (<15°) was observed in association with the dominant northerly winds. On the contrary, surface temperatures >17°C were recorded in the stratified waters of the adjacent ocean. During the upwelling cruise the salinity ...
Climate Sensitivity - Home page 350.me.uk
... The temperature increase believed to have occurred in the past 130 years (approximately 0.5OC) is also found to imply a climate sensitivity of 2.5-5OC f o r doubled C 0 2 (f = 2-41. if (1) the temperature increase is due to the added greenhouse gases, ( 2 ) the 1850 C 0 2 abundance was 270210 ppm, a ...
... The temperature increase believed to have occurred in the past 130 years (approximately 0.5OC) is also found to imply a climate sensitivity of 2.5-5OC f o r doubled C 0 2 (f = 2-41. if (1) the temperature increase is due to the added greenhouse gases, ( 2 ) the 1850 C 0 2 abundance was 270210 ppm, a ...
Water column methanotrophy controlled by a rapid oceanographic
... to recorded long-term measurements at the shelf break of the Svalbard margin19,24 . Modelled and observational data indicate a transition time of 5–10 days between the two described modes. The meandering of the WSC seems to be associated with far-field variations and internal variability of the WSC, ...
... to recorded long-term measurements at the shelf break of the Svalbard margin19,24 . Modelled and observational data indicate a transition time of 5–10 days between the two described modes. The meandering of the WSC seems to be associated with far-field variations and internal variability of the WSC, ...
Effect of climate change on the thermal stratification of the baltic sea
... increase in stratification at the bottom of the mixed layer in the northern Baltic Sea. In order to understand the causes of this increase, a sensitivity analysis is performed. We found that the increased vertical stratification is explained by a major change in re-stratification during spring solel ...
... increase in stratification at the bottom of the mixed layer in the northern Baltic Sea. In order to understand the causes of this increase, a sensitivity analysis is performed. We found that the increased vertical stratification is explained by a major change in re-stratification during spring solel ...
Coral Bleaching 101 - NSTA Learning Center
... • Anomaly animation shows ENSO status, etc. http://coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/index.html http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/EPS/SST/anom_anim.html ...
... • Anomaly animation shows ENSO status, etc. http://coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/index.html http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/EPS/SST/anom_anim.html ...
NOAA: The Heat is ON! Climate Change and Coral Reef Ecosystems
... • Anomaly animation shows ENSO status, etc. http://coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/index.html http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/EPS/SST/anom_anim.html ...
... • Anomaly animation shows ENSO status, etc. http://coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/index.html http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/EPS/SST/anom_anim.html ...
LCCARL395_en.pdf
... The Caribbean is already experiencing impacts resulting from climate change, which are projected to increase with further warming. The region’s geographical diversity means that a wide range of effects will be experienced. On the one hand, there may be opportunities to explore new crops and new mark ...
... The Caribbean is already experiencing impacts resulting from climate change, which are projected to increase with further warming. The region’s geographical diversity means that a wide range of effects will be experienced. On the one hand, there may be opportunities to explore new crops and new mark ...
Isotopic Tracers of the Marine Nitrogen Cycle: Present and Past
... The principal loci for denitrification in the ocean are regions with suboxic intermediate waters (water column denitrification) and continental margin sediments (sediment denitrification; e.g. [27]). Water column denitrification occurs primarily in three locations; the Arabian Sea [28], the Eastern Trop ...
... The principal loci for denitrification in the ocean are regions with suboxic intermediate waters (water column denitrification) and continental margin sediments (sediment denitrification; e.g. [27]). Water column denitrification occurs primarily in three locations; the Arabian Sea [28], the Eastern Trop ...
Spatial Pattern of Bathymetry in Wangi
... right for the implementation of archipelagic Wakatobi does have its own charm. These sea lanes based on the international law of the islands are also known as the blacksmith sea convention. It isintended to combine two Islands which have 25 coral reefs with variuos free waters, the Indian Ocean and ...
... right for the implementation of archipelagic Wakatobi does have its own charm. These sea lanes based on the international law of the islands are also known as the blacksmith sea convention. It isintended to combine two Islands which have 25 coral reefs with variuos free waters, the Indian Ocean and ...
Effects of global warming on oceans
Global warming can affect sea levels, coastlines, ocean acidification, ocean currents, seawater, sea surface temperatures, tides, the sea floor, weather, and trigger several changes in ocean bio-geochemistry; all of these affect the functioning of a society.