A Study of Ocean Fronts Off Cape San Lucas, Lower California (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Griffiths, Raymond C.

 
9781334302220: A Study of Ocean Fronts Off Cape San Lucas, Lower California (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book offers insights into oceanography through a study of certain oceanic fronts off Cape San Lucas, Lower California. After exploring the concept of fronts and the role they play in the marine environment, the author presents a detailed investigation of one particular front using data from multiple cruises. The study examines the physical, biological, and chemical characteristics of the front, analyzing factors such as temperature, salinity, currents, plankton distribution, and productivity. Concluding that sharp and persistent fronts exist within the area, the author implies that they may be significant to the movement of tuna populations. The depth and range of this analysis, which draws upon various oceanographic disciplines and prior research, provide a valuable contribution to the understanding of oceanic fronts.

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9780666778222: A Study of Ocean Fronts Off Cape San Lucas, Lower California (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0666778221 ISBN 13 :  9780666778222
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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