permanent thermocline

[′pər·mə·nənt ′thər·mə‚klīn]

(oceanography)

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main thermocline

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The depth of the permanent thermocline is indicated by the bounding isopycnals [[sigma].sub.[theta]] = 26.0 and 26.5 kg [m.sup.-3] (red solid lines).

EASTERN BOUNDARY CIRCULATION AND HYDROGRAPHY OFF ANGOLA: Building Angolan Oceanographic Capacities: The seasonal circulation and interannual hydrographie variability off the coast of Angola is revealed by biannual research cruise data (1995-2017) from the Nansen Programme

They also reported a homogenous distribution in the superficial layer, followed by an accentuated permanent thermocline that increases with the depth.

Microphytoplankton structure from the neritic and oceanic regions of Pernambuco state--Brazil/ Estrutura do microfitoplancton de areas neriticas e oceanicas do estado de Pernambuco--Brasil