Eddy Induced Cross-Shelf Exchanges in the Black Sea

Cross-shelf exchanges in the Black Sea were investigated using remote sensing data and an ocean circulation model to which eddy-tracking algorithm Lagrangian particle tracking was applied. An anticyclonic eddy 1998 a cyclonic 2000 detail. Eddy-induced cross-shelf transport of low salinity high Chl-a waters reached maximum presence filaments associated with these eddies. The daily mean volume by eddies comparable previously documented similar size north-western shelf region. results showed that 59% particles initially released over transported offshore within 30 days anticyclone 27% cyclone. net across shelf-break maxima winter, coinciding increase wind stress curl kinetic energy is measure intensity boundary current. Ekman directly influences surface layer. south-eastern presented as important area for transport. total can be divided into its “large-scale” “eddy-induced” components. 34% 37% (1998–2014) off-shelf on-shelf directions, respectively, but values ranged between 25% 65% depending on activity time.