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Salinity And Stratification In The Gulf Of Maine: 2001-2008, Heather E. Deese-Riordan
Salinity And Stratification In The Gulf Of Maine: 2001-2008, Heather E. Deese-Riordan
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The salinity and vertical density structure (stratification) of the Gulf of Maine strongly influence the physical and biological character of the region including: circulation and transport, vertical mixing, and primary productivity. Variability in salinity and stratification also provides insights into the character and timing of the oceanic waters entering the region, a key to predicting regional climate change. This thesis addresses outstanding questions related to variability in salinity and the relative role of salinity and temperature in creating stratification. Hourly observations from Ocean Observing System buoys throughout the Gulf provide the primary data source for this investigation. Analysis of estimated …