Three-dimensional structure of sub-mesoscale eddies on the continental shelf
Year: 2026

Abstract. Sub-mesoscale eddies are oceanic features crucial for energy transfer processes, transport of heat and biogeochemical tracers, and for promoting diversity in marine ecosystems. Their small length scales (&lt;20 km) and short lifespans (O~days), make their characterization challenging using field measurements. In this paper, we combined remote sensing, ocean glider, shipborne, and mooring data to investigate the internal structure and dynamical properties of sub-mesoscale eddies and ped