Thermohaline Intrusions as Seen by Argo Floats: The Case of the Black Sea
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans
Year: 2024

Abstract Understanding the dynamics of thermohaline intrusions is crucial for predicting changes in water masses and their impact on marine ecosystems, especially in highly stratified semi‐enclosed seas and other coastal environments. We use high‐resolution (up to 1–2 m) Argo profiling float data collected over 15 years in the Black Sea, an excellent test area for studying thermohaline intrusions. Our analysis challenges the conventional view of stagnant intermediate and deep waters, revealing a