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Physical Oceanography of the Baltic Sea

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A Systems Analysis of the Baltic Sea

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies ((ECOLSTUD,volume 148))

Abstract

The physical transport system of the Baltic Sea is composed of currents and mixing processes. It may in principle explain the distribution of sea salt if the freshwater supply is known. To explain the large-scale ecology and biogeochemistry of the Baltic Sea, however, is a more difficult task since it requires understanding of not only the physical transport system but also important ecological and biogeochemical processes. The main objectives of this chapter are to describe the large-scale physical circulation of the Baltic Sea and the major processes of importance to this.

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Stigebrandt, A. (2001). Physical Oceanography of the Baltic Sea. In: Wulff, F.V., Rahm, L.A., Larsson, P. (eds) A Systems Analysis of the Baltic Sea. Ecological Studies, vol 148. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04453-7_2

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