Sentences with phrase «deep water circulation»

Deep water The circulation of the oceans is driven by two main factors: winds and the formation of deep water («deep water» is ocean water that is more than about 1500 meters below the surface).
While a surge in heavy, salty water can invigorate deep water circulation, a dilution of the waters prompts a more lethargic flow.
-LSB-... * Salinity in the sea fell sharply during the Permian for the first time, changing oceanic physics to make deep water circulation more difficult.
Oceanographically, the Southern Ocean is a major driver of global ocean circulation and plays a vital role in interacting with the deep water circulation in each of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans.
The Southern Ocean has a vital role in the global ocean circulation system, as it interacts with the deep water circulation in each of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans.
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