This study examines ocean circulation, waves, and suspended sediment transport on the high-energy, upwelling-dominated Northwest Iberian Margin. Using the 3D oceanic numerical model CROCO (v1.0) with an integrated sediment transport module, a high-resolution simulation from November 2008 to December 2009 was conducted. Coupled offline with 2D spectral wave and atmospheric models, the system was validated against in situ observ...

Introduction The production of resting cysts is a key dispersal and survival strategy of many dinoflagellate species. However, little is known about the role of suspended cysts in the benthic nepheloid layer (BNL) in the initiation and decline of planktonic populations. Methods In September 2019, sampling of the dinoflagellate cyst community at different water depths in the water column and in the bottom sediments, and studies...

Understanding large-scale spatial and temporal patterns of marine populations is a central goal in ecology, which has received renewed attention under climate change. However, few studies explore the large-scale dynamics of populations using standardized protocols and during the same time frames. We studied the phenology and intensity of reproduction and recruitment for the intertidal stalked barnacle Pollicipes pollicipes ove...