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Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics 2007

Abstract

We study the interplay of hydrodynamic mesoscale structures and the growth of plankton in the wake of an island, and its interaction with a coastal upwelling. Our focus is on a mechanism for the emergence of localized plankton blooms in vortices. Using a coupled system of a kinematic flow mimicking the mesoscale structures behind the island and a simple three component model for the marine ecosystem, we show that the long residence times of nutrients and plankton in the vicinity of the island and the confinement of plankton within vortices are key factors for the appearance of localized plankton blooms. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
Plankton blooms in vortices: the role of biological and hydrodynamic timescales
Author
Sandulescu, M.; López, C.; Hernández-García, E.; Feudel, U.
Pages
442
Publication year
2007
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
ISSN
1023-5809
e-ISSN
1607-7946
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
520100430
Copyright
Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics 2007