Assignment:
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