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Term

upwelling

Term

Upward movement of cool and nutrient-rich sub-surface waters towards the surface. There exist various types of upwelling. For fisheries, the most important type is the wind-induced coastal upwelling where the upward movement is a consequence of wind stress (along shore) and Eckman transport (offshore).

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EEA Glossary

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FAO.

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http://www.fao.org/fi/figis/glossary/gloss-u.asp

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FAO

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Subjects

MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENT

Long definition

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