Here we described the general hydrography in the South Brazil Bight (23–28° S) with
emphasis on frontal processes and their role in the structure and functioning of the regional …

The rising of cold water from deeper levels characterizes coastal upwelling systems. This
flow makes nutrients available in the euphotic layer, which enhances phytoplankton …

The regional ocean off southeast Brazil (20° S–28° S) is known as a current-eddy-upwelling
region. The proximity of the Brazil Current to the coast in the Cape São Tomé vicinities, as …

Abstract The Brazil Current (BC) has been reported as eddy-dominated, with recurrent
formation of eddies and meanders along the margin. In this study, we characterize the …

The most conspicuous oceanographic features off Southeast Brazil are the quasi-stationary
eddies formed off Capes São Tomé (CSTE) and Frio (CFE) associated with the Brazil …

This chapter presents an overview of the water masses and oceanic circulation of the
Brazilian Continental Margin (BCM) and the adjacent abyssal plain. Six major water masses …

Coastal ocean observing and modeling systems (coastal observatories), connected with
regional and global ocean systems, improve the quality of information and forecasts for …

The site of origin of the Brazil Current (BC) is currently one of the less explored aspects of
regional circulation and mesoscale activity in the west side of the South Atlantic Subtropical …

In the present work, nine years of altimetry data are analyzed in combination with sea
surface temperature and ocean color images in order to track Brazil Current eddies …

The regional ocean off Cape São Tomé (CST, 22° S, Brazil) is known to feature transient
coastal upwelling and intense mesoscale activity associated with the Brazil Current (BC) …