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it is the layer between the surface and the depth at which the density is 0.02 kg/m3 higher than the surface density. (or 0.03 or ... the way to calculate the mixed layer depth (MLD) is still in discussion). So if the waters are stratified, like in August in Mediterranean Sea, the MLD is of few centimeters... when there are waves and winds and convection the MLD increase. For example in the south atlantic during the austral summer the MLD vary from 40m to 100m depth.

In winter the MLD reached the bottom in 2006 in the Ligurian Sea (between France and Corsica), so the MLD was of 2000m depth ! It was due to a strong convection.

In winter in the North Atlantic it is generally of 900m depth. And in the South atlantic (roaring 50th) it is of 500m on average (during winter).

So it is impossible to answer your question! it is from 1cm to 2000m depth !!

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