Spatial-Temporal Variability of the Thermohaline Properties in the Coastal Region of Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil

A study of the coastal region of Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil, reveals distinct seasonal patterns in thermohaline properties. During the rainy season, surface water temperatures rise while salinity decreases, with spatial homogeneity observed across the archipelago. Nutrient concentrations also show seasonal uniformity, suggesting a stable tropical marine mass influences the region's waters. Researchers conducted four campaigns between 2013 and 2014, collecting data at five stations during both wet and dry seasons to analyze these patterns. This findings contribute to understanding the chemical and biological processes active in this UNESCO-listed area.

Assunção, R. V., Silva, A. C., Martins, J., & Flores Montes, M. (2016). Spatial-Temporal Variability of the Thermohaline Properties in the Coastal Region of Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil. Journal of Coastal Research, 75(sp1), 512–516. https://doi.org/10.2112/si75-103.1