Changes in rivers inputs during the last decades significantly impacted the biogeochemistry of the eastern Mediterranean basin: A modelling study

• Published in: Progress in oceanography Vol. 181; p. 102242
• Main Authors: Pagès, R., Baklouti, M., Barrier, N., Richon, C., Dutay, J.-C., Moutin, T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: Biogeochemistry; Coupled physical-biogeochemical model; Earth Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Flexible stoichiometry model; Mediterranean Sea; Nutrient; Oceanography; River inputs; Sciences of the Universe; Nutrient; Biogeochemistry; Coupled physical-biogeochemical model; Mediterranean Sea; River inputs; Flexible stoichiometry model

•PO4 availability in the sub-surface layer of the EMB significantly lowered in the last decades.•The mean DOC concentrations in the surface layer has increased by 20% on average over the EMB.•A new potential explanation is provided for the shift between the top of N and P nutriclines in the EMB .•A...