Wind-driven variations in the Atlantic inflow to the Barents Sea

Results from a wind-driven homogeneous numerical current model for the Barents Sea are presented. The wind-driven fluctuations in the volume flux through the section between Fugløya and the Bear Island are computed for the period 1970-86. This time series shows a remarkable coincidence with measured...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ådlandsvik, Bjørn
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: ICES 1989
Subjects:
currents
strømforhold
environmental impact
miljøpåvirkning
VDP::Mathematics and natural science: 400::Zoology and botany: 480::Marine biology: 497
VDP::Mathematics and natural science: 400::Geosciences: 450::Oceanography: 452
Barents Sea
Bear Island
Fugløya
Fugløy*
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11250/104581
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Summary:Results from a wind-driven homogeneous numerical current model for the Barents Sea are presented. The wind-driven fluctuations in the volume flux through the section between Fugløya and the Bear Island are computed for the period 1970-86. This time series shows a remarkable coincidence with measured temperature anomalies in the Kola section. Reasons for and implications of this connection are discussed. In warm periods there is often low pressure over the central Barents Sea giving an increased Atlantic inflow. In colder periods the opposite effect occurs. It is also suggested that these wind-driven fiuctuations in the current may infiuence the transport of fish larvae. The east-west distribution of 0-group Arcto-Norwegian cod is discussed.

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