Physical processes and biological productivity in the upwelling regions of the tropical Atlantic
In this paper, we review observational and modelling results on the upwelling in the tropical
Atlantic between 10∘ N and 20∘ S. We focus on the physical processes that drive the …
Atlantic between 10∘ N and 20∘ S. We focus on the physical processes that drive the …
Seasonal and inter-annual ONSET Sea Surface Temperature variability along the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea
Z Sohou, V Koné, YC Da-Allada, S Djakouré… - Regional Studies in …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is to characterize the coastal upwelling variability at seasonal and inter-
annual time scales in the northern Gulf of Guinea (NGoG) using Sea Surface Temperature …
annual time scales in the northern Gulf of Guinea (NGoG) using Sea Surface Temperature …
[HTML][HTML] Variability of chlorophyll-a concentration in the Gulf of Guinea and its relation to physical oceanographic variables
K Nieto, F Mélin - Progress in oceanography, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract The Gulf of Guinea represents a wide tract of the African coast with complex and
rich coastal ecosystems undergoing various pressures. The seasonal variations of …
rich coastal ecosystems undergoing various pressures. The seasonal variations of …
Seasonal mixed‐layer salinity balance in the tropical Atlantic Ocean: Mean state and seasonal cycle
CY Da‐Allada, G Alory, Y Du Penhoat… - Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
We investigate the causes of the seasonal cycle of the near‐surface salinity using a mixed‐
layer salinity model and a combination of satellite products, atmospheric reanalyses, and in …
layer salinity model and a combination of satellite products, atmospheric reanalyses, and in …
Diapycnal heat flux and mixed layer heat budget within the Atlantic Cold Tongue
Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the eastern tropical Atlantic are crucial for climate
variability within the tropical belt. Despite this importance, state-of-the-art climate models …
variability within the tropical belt. Despite this importance, state-of-the-art climate models …
Respective roles of the Guinea Current and local winds on the coastal upwelling in the northern Gulf of Guinea
Abstract The northern Gulf of Guinea is a part of the eastern tropical Atlantic where oceanic
conditions due to the presence of coastal upwelling may influence the regional climate and …
conditions due to the presence of coastal upwelling may influence the regional climate and …
Coastal upwelling limitation by onshore geostrophic flow in the Gulf of Guinea around the Niger River plume
Wind-driven coastal upwelling can be compensated by onshore geostrophic flow, and river
plumes are associated with such flow. We investigate possible limitation of the northeast …
plumes are associated with such flow. We investigate possible limitation of the northeast …
Major role of the equatorial current system in setting oxygen levels in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean: A high‐resolution model study
O Duteil, FU Schwarzkopf, CW Böning… - Geophysical …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding the causes of the observed expansion of tropical ocean's oxygen minimum
zones (OMZs) is hampered by large biases in the representation of oxygen distribution in …
zones (OMZs) is hampered by large biases in the representation of oxygen distribution in …
Variability of the mixed layer heat budget in the eastern equatorial Atlantic during 2005–2007 as inferred using Argo floats
M Wade, G Caniaux… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
We examine the variability of the sea surface temperatures in the eastern equatorial Atlantic
during 2005–2007 by using Argo profiling floats, Prediction and Research Moored Array in …
during 2005–2007 by using Argo profiling floats, Prediction and Research Moored Array in …
The Equatorial Undercurrent in the central Atlantic and its relation to tropical Atlantic variability
Seasonal to interannual variations of the Equatorial Undercurrent (EUC) in the central
Atlantic at 23° W are studied using shipboard observation taken during the period 1999 …
Atlantic at 23° W are studied using shipboard observation taken during the period 1999 …