Atlantic forcing of the Mediterranean oligotrophy
The Mediterranean Sea shows a peculiar anomaly in its nutrient pattern compared to the
global ocean, as there is decrease in nutrient concentration from west to east. This feature …
global ocean, as there is decrease in nutrient concentration from west to east. This feature …
Understanding the unique biogeochemistry of the Mediterranean Sea: Insights from a coupled phosphorus and nitrogen model
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea (MS) is an oligotrophic basin whose offshore water column
exhibits low dissolved inorganic phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) concentrations, unusually …
exhibits low dissolved inorganic phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) concentrations, unusually …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the complexity and performance of marine planktonic trophic models
SG Leles, JEL VaLEntin… - Anais da Academia …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
Planktonic models represent a powerful tool for creating hypotheses and making predictions
about the functioning of marine ecosystems. Their complexity varies according to the …
about the functioning of marine ecosystems. Their complexity varies according to the …
Analyzing environmental factors that favor the growth of the invasive brown macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae (Ochrophyta): The probable role of the nutrient excess
Time series of temperature, salinity and nutrients in the Strait of Gibraltar (SoG) were
researched to analyze which factors explain the invasive success of Rugulopteryx …
researched to analyze which factors explain the invasive success of Rugulopteryx …
Biogeochemical control of marine productivity in the Mediterranean Sea during the last 50 years
The temporal dynamics of biogeochemical variables derived from a coupled 3‐D model of
the Mediterranean Sea are evaluated for the last 50 years (1960–2010) against …
the Mediterranean Sea are evaluated for the last 50 years (1960–2010) against …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of internal soliton signals and their eastward propagation in the Alboran Sea: exploring the effect of subinertial forcing and fortnightly variability
Internal waves are commonly observed in oceans and lakes where high stratification exists.
In the present study in the Strait of Gibraltar, we analyse internal soliton signals recorded in …
In the present study in the Strait of Gibraltar, we analyse internal soliton signals recorded in …
Major fertilization sources and mechanisms for Mediterranean Sea coastal ecosystems
D Macias, E Garcia‐Gorriz… - Limnology and …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is considered an oligotrophic basin with a few biological
production hotspots. Some of these productive regions are under the influence of large …
production hotspots. Some of these productive regions are under the influence of large …
[HTML][HTML] The seasonal cycle of the Atlantic Jet dynamics in the Alboran Sea: direct atmospheric forcing versus Mediterranean thermohaline circulation
Abstract The Atlantic Jet (AJ) is the inflow of Atlantic surface waters into the Mediterranean
Sea. This geostrophically adjusted jet fluctuates in a wide range of temporal scales from tidal …
Sea. This geostrophically adjusted jet fluctuates in a wide range of temporal scales from tidal …
How much do tides affect the circulation of the Mediterranean Sea? From local processes in the Strait of Gibraltar to basin-scale effects
C Naranjo, J Garcia-Lafuente, G Sannino… - Progress in …, 2014 - Elsevier
The effects of tidal forcing on the exchange flow through the Strait of Gibraltar and the
circulation in the near-field region are revisited with a regional numerical model. Also a …
circulation in the near-field region are revisited with a regional numerical model. Also a …
Internal waves and short‐scale distribution patterns of chlorophyll in the Strait of Gibraltar and Alborán Sea
A Vázquez, S Flecha, M Bruno… - Geophysical …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
A selection of ASAR images have been analyzed, together with instantaneous images of
surface chlorophyll recorded with MERIS and MODIS, in order to study the relationship …
surface chlorophyll recorded with MERIS and MODIS, in order to study the relationship …