Mindanao Eddy

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The Mindanao Eddy (7°N, 128°E) is a semi-permanent cold-ring

cyclonic circulation.[1] The Mindanao Eddy has been identified as potential grounds for fisheries due to upwelling.[2]

References

  1. ^ Aruda, W.Z. Eddies Along Western Boundaries. http://www.im.ufrj.br/~wilton/Papers/Wilton_PhDdiss.pdf
  2. ^ Primavera, K.H., Jacinto, G.S., San Diego-McGlon, M.L., Villanoy, C.L. Water Stability. Nutrient Flux, and Chlorophyll-a Distribution in the Mindanao Eddy. Natural Science. 8: 163-173.

Additional sources

  • Kashino, Yuji; Atmadipoera, Agus; Kuroda, Yoshifumi; Lukijanto (5 December 2003). "Observed features of the Halmahera and Mindanao Eddies". Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 118 (12): 6543–6560. .