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The climate change signal in the Mediterranean Sea in a regionally coupled atmosphere–ocean model
Ivan M. Parras-Berrocal
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Instituto Universitario de Investigación Marina (INMAR),
University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Cádiz 11510, Spain
Ruben Vazquez
Instituto Universitario de Investigación Marina (INMAR),
University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Cádiz 11510, Spain
William Cabos
Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de
Henares 28801, Spain
Dmitry Sein
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven
27570, Germany
Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow,
Russia
Rafael Mañanes
Instituto Universitario de Investigación Marina (INMAR),
University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Cádiz 11510, Spain
Juan Perez-Sanz
Department of Physics and Mathematics, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de
Henares 28801, Spain
Alfredo Izquierdo
Instituto Universitario de Investigación Marina (INMAR),
University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Cádiz 11510, Spain
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Short summary
This work presents high-resolution simulations of a coupled regional model in the Mediterranean basin. The approach allows us to assess the role of ocean feedbacks in the downscaled climate. Our results show good skills in simulating present climate; the model's robustness introduces improvements in reproducing physical processes at local scales. Our climate projections reveal that by the end of the 21st century the Mediterranean Sea will be warmer and saltier although not in a homogeneous way.
This work presents high-resolution simulations of a coupled regional model in the Mediterranean...
