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Coastal upwelling occurs when winds blow along the surface of the ocean, pushing water away from the coastline. This movement creates a vacuum that allows deeper, nutrient-rich water to rise to the surface to replace the displaced surface water. Upwelling is often found along Coastlines where the ocean floor is steep and where prevailing winds blow parallel to the shore, leading to enhanced productivity and supporting rich marine ecosystems.
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What isn't associated with upwelling?
Upwelling is when the winds cause nutrient rich waters from lower levels of the ocean to replace the surface water. Upwelling's are usually caused by coastal surges or open oceans.
Where are nearly all fishes caught?
harvested from coastal waters or areas of upwelling YA WELCUM
Describe coastal upwelling and the effect it has on fish populations?
Cooler deep ocean water contains many nutrients. When this water rises, due to upwelling, these nutrients rise to the ocean's surface. These nutrients can then feed fish, providing large regions of successful coastal fisheries.
What has the author Tedd Lynch Wright written?
Tedd Lynch Wright has written: 'A description of the coastal upwelling region off Oregon during July-August 1973' -- subject(s): Upwelling (Oceanography)
What will happen if there is increased upwelling in a coastal area?
Increased upwelling in a coastal area can bring cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, which can lead to higher primary productivity in the region, benefiting marine ecosystems. This can result in increased fish populations as there is more food available. However, excessive upwelling can also lead to hypoxic conditions and harmful algal blooms, impacting the marine ecosystem negatively.
What has the author Steven Olson Howe written?
Steven Olson Howe has written: 'Biological consequences of environmental changes related to coastal upwelling' -- subject(s): Marine ecology, Upwelling (Oceanography), Marine productivity
What has the author Andrew Bakun written?
Andrew Bakun has written: 'Coastal upwelling indices, west coast of North America, 1946-71' -- subject(s): Indexes, Upwelling (Oceanography), Marine animals, Ocean currents, Aquatic biology 'Daily and weekly upwelling indices, west coast of North America, 1967-73' -- subject(s): Upwelling (Oceanography)
Why is the coastal ocean often rich in plankton and many other organisms?
Process known as coastal upwelling, cold and nutrient-rich water about 60 meters below the surface is thrown to top. It feeds them
Why the coastal ocean often rich in plankton and many other organisms?
Process known as coastal upwelling, cold and nutrient-rich water about 60 meters below the surface is thrown to top. It feeds them
What causes up welling to occur?
Upwelling occurs when deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, typically due to wind patterns and the Earth's rotation. Coastal upwelling is often driven by winds blowing parallel to the coastline, which push surface water away and allow deeper water to rise to replace it. This process is essential for marine ecosystems as it brings nutrients to the surface, supporting phytoplankton growth and enhancing productivity in oceanic regions. Additionally, upwelling can be influenced by ocean currents and topographical features of the seafloor.
Upwelling and downwelling?
Upwelling is caused by currents on the surface. When water moves from the bottom of the ocean towards the surface it is called upwelling. Downwelling is when more dense water sinks. This process moves nutrients back to the deep part of the ocean.
Where surface currents carry water away from an area an upwelling may occur what is that wells up?
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