Mesoscale dynamics of an intrathermocline eddy in the Canary Eddy Corridor
Luis P. Valencia,Ángel Rodríguez-Santana,Borja Aguiar-González,Javier Arístegui,Xosé A. Álvarez-Salgado,Josep Coca,María D. Gelado-Caballero,and Antonio Martínez-Marrero
University Institute for Research in Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (IU-ECOAQUA), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Ángel Rodríguez-Santana
University Institute for Research in Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (IU-ECOAQUA), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
University Institute for Research in Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (IU-ECOAQUA), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Javier Arístegui
Institute of Oceanography and Global Change (IOCAG), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Telde, Las Palmas, Spain
We studied a rotating body of water south of the Canary Islands, known as an intrathermocline eddy. With an isolated core below the surface, it showed distinct energy patterns and structure. Satellite images and field data suggest it interacted with productive coastal waters, while its year-long life cycle unfolded surrounded by other vortices. These features point to a role in offshore transport and regional circulation, emphasizing the need for sustained, integrated ocean monitoring.
We studied a rotating body of water south of the Canary Islands, known as an intrathermocline...