Ocean Circulation

Choose a region of the world ocean and provide a concise review of its circulation and the influence of these flows on an aspect of marine science of particular interest.

Include:

· The forcing of these flows. Ex. Upwelling and/or downwelling; density fluxes tied to atmospheric forcing or riverine inflows…

· Description of the dyna mics involved. Ex. River plume; boundary current; fronts….

· Larger scale contribution and linkages to global ocean circulation and climate. Ex. Local thermohaline features; ENSO forcing, …

· Discussion of role(s) circulation plays in aspects of biogeochemical processes’ coral or other benthic ecosystems; fisheries; and/or climate.