A Lagrangian coherent eddy atlas for biogeochemical applications in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre

Jones-Kellett, Alexandra E.; Follows, Michael J.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-16-1475-2024

Articles | Volume 16, issue 3

https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-16-1475-2024

© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-16-1475-2024

© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 16, issue 3

Data description paper

|

15 Mar 2024

Data description paper |

| 15 Mar 2024

A Lagrangian coherent eddy atlas for biogeochemical applications in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre

Alexandra E. Jones-Kellett and Michael J. Follows

Data sets

North Pacific Subtropical Gyre RCLV Atlas Alexandra E. Jones-Kellett https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8139149

Model code and software

RCLVatlas Alexandra E. Jones-Kellett https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7702978

Video supplement

The 2010 Eulerian and Lagrangian Eddy Field Alexandra E. Jones-Kellett https://doi.org/10.5446/63241

Chlorophyll in a 2010 Hawaiian Lee Cyclone Alexandra E. Jones-Kellett https://doi.org/10.5446/63243

Short summary

Ocean eddies can limit horizontal mixing, potentially isolating phytoplankton populations and affecting their concentration. We used two decades of satellite data and computer simulations to identify and track eddy-trapping boundaries in the Pacific Ocean for application in phytoplankton research. Although some eddies trap water masses for months, many continuously mix with surrounding waters. A case study shows how eddy trapping can enhance the signature of a phytoplankton bloom.