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ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE, VOL 8
Volume 8, Issue -, Pages 125-+Publisher
ANNUAL REVIEWS
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-marine-010814-015606
Keywords
eddies; eddy pumping; advection; eddy-wind interaction; eddy-driven stratification; plankton diversity
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Mesoscale phenomena are ubiquitous and highly energetic features of ocean circulation. Their influence on biological and biogeochemical processes varies widely, stemming not only from advective transport but also from the generation of variations in the environment that affect biological and chemical rates. The ephemeral nature of mesoscale features in the ocean makes it difficult to elucidate the attendant mechanisms of physical-biological-biogeochemical interaction, necessitating the use of multidisciplinary approaches involving in situ observations, remote sensing, and modeling. All three aspects are woven through this review in an attempt to synthesize current understanding of the topic, with particular emphasis on novel developments in recent years.
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