Publications by authors named "Maria J Bellanco"
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a major component of the organic matter pool, playing a key role in the global ocean functioning. However, studies on DOM in waters of many ocean regions, such as the Gulf of Cadiz (GoC), are poorly known. Advanced aquatic sensors enable autonomous for long-term deployments in situ collection of high frequency DOM data using fluorescent dissolved organic matter (FDOM) as a proxy.
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- Dense water overflows, shaped by flow dynamics and erosional processes, are crucial for ocean circulation, particularly the Mediterranean Overflow entering the Atlantic.
- High-resolution data reveals the Mediterranean Overflow’s complex pathways as it splits into depth-sorted branches upon exiting the Gibraltar Straits, influenced by the underwater topography.
- The Mediterranean salt flux affects the North Atlantic's buoyancy balance, making it essential to study its depth-level entry for future climate impact assessments.