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13 Sep 2024
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Evaluation of CMIP6 model performance in simulating historical biogeochemistry across the southern South China Sea
Winfred Marshal
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Nur Hidayah Roseli
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Roswati Md Amin
Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Mohd Fadzil Bin Mohd Akhir
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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This research examines ocean conditions in the Indonesian seas, a key area linking the Pacific and Indian Oceans. We analyzed two centuries of direct ocean measurements and found large gaps in deep-sea and coastal data that limit climate and marine studies. We suggest better monitoring, technology, and collaboration to improve understanding of ocean changes. These efforts will help predict climate impacts and support marine conservation and sustainable resource use.
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This study stands out for thoroughly examining CMIP6 ESMs' ability to simulate biogeochemical variables in the southern South China Sea, an economically important region. It assesses variables like chlorophyll, phytoplankton, nitrate, and oxygen on annual and seasonal scales. While global assessments exist, this study addresses a gap by objectively ranking 13 CMIP6 ocean biogeochemistry models' performance at a regional level, focusing on replicating specific observed biogeochemical variables.
This study stands out for thoroughly examining CMIP6 ESMs' ability to simulate biogeochemical...
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