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30 Sep 2024
 | OSR8 | Chapter 2.3
 | 30 Sep 2024 | OSR8 | Chapter 2.3

Monitoring main ocean currents of the Iberia–Biscay–Ireland region

Álvaro de Pascual Collar, Roland Aznar, Bruno Levier, and Marcos García Sotillo

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The Iberia–Biscay–Ireland region in the North Atlantic has diverse ocean currents impacting upper and deeper layers. These currents are vital for heat transport, species dispersion, and sediment and pollutant movement. Monitoring them is crucial for informed decision-making in ocean-related activities, including the blue economy sector. This study introduces an indicator to track these currents, covering main ones like the Azores, Canary, Portugal, and poleward slope currents.
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