Seasonal Variability in Ocean Heat Content and Heat Flux in the Arabian Gulf

This study aimed to evaluate the seasonal variability in surface heat content Arabian Gulf (AG) based on hydrographic data. The ocean (OHC) was initially estimated from maximum depth (75 m) show variability, where temperature reaches that depth. Then OHC re-estimated a of 35 m, which represents average AG, obtain accurate horizontal distributions. Results showed during winter, northern part AG experiences lowest compared southeastern part. monthly spatial implies highest water September and October, while found February March. However, distributions were almost same for entire gulf summer. In general, there increasing southeast region gulf. anomalies are concentrated near Strait Hormuz has values. Regarding flux, gains spring, loss autumn. exchange between Indian Ocean through may play major role OHC.