We used wavelet analyses of sea surface height (SSH) from >13 years of satellite
altimeter data to characterize the variability in mesoscale circulation in the northern
California Current (35°N–49°N) and explore the mechanisms of variability. We defined
‘‘mesoscale’’ circulation as features, such as eddies and filaments, which have 50- to...
Estuaries are once again emerging as important ecosystems for scientific study. Consequently, knowledge of what research has been conducted helps us identify benchmarks and plan new projects. A comprehensive bibliography of published research, technical reports, local documents, and data sets is one means of recording this knowledge. Yaquina Bay, located...
In eastern boundary current upwelling ecosystems, mesoscale circulation features such as eddies and upwelling filaments play a prominent role in the transfer of water and the associated plankton from the productive nearshore to the oligotrophic deep sea. The relationship between mesoscale circulation, zooplankton distributions, and the across-shelf transport of coastal...