Bottom water masses on the European continental marginsShow others and affiliations
2025 (English)In: Journal of Maps, E-ISSN 1744-5647, Vol. 21, no 1, article id 2477040Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
For the first time, a detailed map of bottom water masses across the European continental margins, illustrating the influence of 24 water masses on the seafloor. The North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW) (6.1 million km(2)) and the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) (3.8 million km(2)), dominate the Atlantic, while the Eastern Mediterranean Deep Water (EMDW) (1.2 million km(2)) prevails in the Mediterranean. Their distribution is linked to depth and physical boundaries, such as ocean ridges and straits, causing significant variations in seafloor temperature. Geostatistical analysis of seafloor temperature reveals high spatial continuity in deep basins, while shallow water masses exhibit greater variability due to seasonal and annual changes. This map is an essential tool for identifying areas impacted by specific water masses, modeling seabed temperature changes, and supporting sustainable resource management. It also aids in protecting vulnerable ecosystems, understanding sedimentary processes, and planning marine infrastructure in the context of climate change.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2025. Vol. 21, no 1, article id 2477040
Keywords [en]
Bottom water masses, seafloor temperature, European continental margins
National Category
Oceanography, Hydrology and Water Resources
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-67484DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2025.2477040ISI: 001446022000001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105000680589Local ID: HOA;intsam;1008736OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-67484DiVA, id: diva2:1948593
2025-03-312025-03-312025-04-15Bibliographically approved