Abstract
Temporary enhancement of the nutrient concentrations in the coastal area was observed after heavy rain in the central Seto Inland Sea in July 2012. After passage of a stationary front accompanied by heavy rain, the river outflow was enhanced, and low salinity and high nutrient concentrations were detected near the mouths of rivers. The offshore salinity and nutrients increased and decreased, respectively, which suggested that a snapshot event, such as heavy rain, could influence the short-term variation of the coastal marine environmental conditions, such as the salinity and nutrient distributions.
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The authors are deeply appreciative of the assistance with sampling that was provided by the officers and crew of the R/V Shirafuji-Maru. The authors also express special thanks to two anonymous referees and the editor of Journal of Oceanography for kindly provided constructive comments.
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Abe, K., Nakagawa, N., Abo, K. et al. High nutrients in the coastal area after heavy rain observed in the central Seto Inland Sea in July 2012. J Oceanogr 69, 269–275 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10872-013-0171-y
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