On a possible model to explain phytoplankton blooms produced by a receding edge

We present a mathematical model to describe the interaction of ice-ocean-plankton in the Southern Ocean, based on a similar model used for blooms in the estuaries. The model obtained is hyperbolic and wave phenomena may be studied. travelling wave solutions are related to the formations of blooms.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Donato, Andrea, Valenti, Giovanna
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2000
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Online Access:https://cab.unime.it/mus/76/
https://cab.unime.it/mus/76/1/atti_3_2000_589.pdf
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Summary:We present a mathematical model to describe the interaction of ice-ocean-plankton in the Southern Ocean, based on a similar model used for blooms in the estuaries. The model obtained is hyperbolic and wave phenomena may be studied. travelling wave solutions are related to the formations of blooms.