The effect of oceanographic circulation in Monterey Bay on Plankton Ecology an analysis of the Navy Coastal Ocean Model

The effect of oceanographic circulation in Monterey Bay on Plankton Ecology an analysis of the Navy Coastal Ocean Model

ntly weak, and (2) krill accumulate in areas of high primary production. This study examined output from the high resolution Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) and correlated the circulation features predicted by the model with observed biological distributions. The model output indicated that the M...

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Main Author: McClain, Adria R.
Other Authors: Paduan, Jeffrey D.
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/3267
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spelling ndltd-nps.edu-oai-calhoun.nps.edu-10945-32672014-11-27T16:04:31Z The effect of oceanographic circulation in Monterey Bay on Plankton Ecology an analysis of the Navy Coastal Ocean Model McClain, Adria R. Paduan, Jeffrey D. Collins, Curtis A. Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Meteorology and Physical Oceanography ntly weak, and (2) krill accumulate in areas of high primary production. This study examined output from the high resolution Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) and correlated the circulation features predicted by the model with observed biological distributions. The model output indicated that the Monterey Bay submarine canyon is a region of weak current flow and low current variability. Model current fields showed that nutrient-rich water from a nearby upwelling center flows into the bay, making it conducive to primary productivity. Knowledge of how physical oceanographic factors affect marine food webs will facilitate the prediction of areas where marine mammals are likely to be present and inform the designation of marine sanctuaries. 2012-03-14T17:37:50Z 2012-03-14T17:37:50Z 2007-09 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10945/3267 176887086 Approved for public release, distribution unlimited Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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description ntly weak, and (2) krill accumulate in areas of high primary production. This study examined output from the high resolution Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) and correlated the circulation features predicted by the model with observed biological distributions. The model output indicated that the Monterey Bay submarine canyon is a region of weak current flow and low current variability. Model current fields showed that nutrient-rich water from a nearby upwelling center flows into the bay, making it conducive to primary productivity. Knowledge of how physical oceanographic factors affect marine food webs will facilitate the prediction of areas where marine mammals are likely to be present and inform the designation of marine sanctuaries.
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