🌊 Zooplankton Vertical Migration Analysis

Comprehensive evaluation of oceanographic parameters affecting diel vertical migration in coastal waters by Claudio Iturra

🌅 Light Parameters

Solar Irradiance

500 W/m²

Light Attenuation

0.5 m⁻¹

Photoperiod

12 hrs

🌊 Physical Parameters

Temperature (Surface)

20°C

Temperature (Deep)

8°C

Thermocline Depth

50 m

💨 Circulation & Wind

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Current Velocity

0.5 m/s

Upwelling Index

30 m³/s/100m

🧪 Chemical Parameters

Dissolved Oxygen

8 mg/L

Chlorophyll-a

2.5 μg/L

Salinity

35 PSU

0m - Surface

50m - Epipelagic

100m - Thermocline

200m - Mesopelagic

500m - Deep

📊 Migration Analysis Results

150

Current Depth (m)

2.5

Migration Speed (m/hr)

75

Biomass Index

45

Predation Risk (%)