Seasonal variability of the Arabian Sea intermediate circulation and its impact on seasonal changes of the upper oxygen minimum zone

<p>Oxygen minimum zones (OMZs) in the open ocean occur below the surface in regions of weak ventilation and high biological productivity with associated sinking organic matter. Very low levels of dissolved oxygen alter biogeochemical cycles and significantly affect marine life. One of the most...

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Main Authors: H. Schmidt, R. Czeschel, M. Visbeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2020-11-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:https://os.copernicus.org/articles/16/1459/2020/os-16-1459-2020.pdf