A schematic representation of the three-layer structure of the Arctic Ocean, with the Arctic Surface Layer above the Atlantic Water and Arctic Deep Water The residence time for the different water masses are also shown

A schematic representation of the three-layer structure of the Arctic Ocean, with the Arctic Surface Layer above the Atlantic Water and Arctic Deep Water The residence time for the different water masses are also shown

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Published: 2007-11-20

Sources: Aagaard, K. and E.C. Carmack, 1989. The role of sea ice and other fresh water in the arctic circulation. J. geophys. Res. 94(C10): 14485-14489. water mass residence times: Bönisch, G. and P. Schlosser, 1995. Deep water formation and exchange rates in t

Region: geoarctic

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Cartographer / Designer: Graphical production: Philippe Rekacewicz and Emmanuelle Bournay (GRID-Arendal)