Real-time oceanographic data collection in coastal waters by Claudio Iturra
Measures water temperature, which affects density and marine life distribution. Typically decreases with depth in coastal waters.
Measures salt content (Practical Salinity Units). Coastal waters often show variation due to freshwater input from rivers.
Critical for marine life. Surface waters are typically oxygen-rich, while deeper waters may have lower concentrations.
The surface layer where wind mixing creates uniform temperature and salinity. Deeper with stronger winds and wave action.
Force exerted by wind on the ocean surface. Higher wind speeds increase mixing and deepen the mixed layer depth.