Seasonal variations of the oceanographic conditions off the southwest coast of India during 1971-1975

Johannessen, O M and Subbaraju, G and Blindheim, J (1987) Seasonal variations of the oceanographic conditions off the southwest coast of India during 1971-1975. Fiskeridirektoratets skrifter, Serie Havundersøkelser, 18 (5). pp. 247-261.

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Abstract

As part of a survey of the coastal fish resources off the southwest coast of India, the UNDP/· FAO (United Nations Development Programme/Food and Agriculture Organization) Pelagic Fishery Project, Cochin, collected environmental data from June 1971 through October 1975. Based on these data, the oceanographic conditions during the 4-year period are discussed. The seasonal variations are highly repetitive from year to year. An uplift of water onto the shelf begins in March or April. Associated with a south-flowing current, this type of upwelling lasts throughout the SW monsoon period until September-October. A north-flowing coastal current from November-December through January-February is associated with an influx of low-salinity water from the south. The environmental variations on the shelf are reflected in seasonal biological events.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Oceanography; South-West coast; India
Subjects:	Oceanography Oceanography > Coastal Zone Management
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2023 06:44
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2023 06:44
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/17231

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