New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research abstracts

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An alternative water circulation pattern for Hawke Bay, New Zealand

R. I. C. C. FRANCIS

Fisheries Research Division Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries P. O. Box 297, Wellington New Zealand

Abstract Surface circulation for Hawke Bay, New Zealand, has been described as consisting of 2 cells denned by an inflow along the midline of the bay and outflows at either end. Observations in February 1980 suggest a different, 3-cell, pattern with 2 parallel intrusions of oceanic water and 3 outflows. This description is offered in addition to, rather than in place of, previous ones. Bottom circulation was probably 2-cell. Indirect evidence suggests that the source of the surface inflows was to the south.

Keywords water circulation; Hawke Bay

New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 1985, Vol. 19: 399-404 Received 7 September 1984; accepted 27 November 1984

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