Biol. 317 Lecture Notes - Prof. Eernisse - MLATS Ch. 2
Topics to study (Chapter 2)
What are UFOs? (El Nino related)
What drives ocean currents?
What is a countercurrent?
How do currents compress or expand marine communities?
Warm- and cold-core rings?
What affects density of seawater?
Describe turnover.
How are oceans depth-stratified?
Who avoids "oxygen minima"?
What is submergence?
Describe upwelling and its impact?
Review tides!