The Flow of Atlantic Water to the Nordic Seas and Arctic Ocean (original) (raw)

The Nordic Seas serve as a crucial intermediary between the warm Atlantic waters and the cold Arctic waters, significantly influencing global climate patterns. This review investigates the complex mechanisms driving the inflow of warm and saline Atlantic Water into the Nordic Seas, its transformation into dense water masses, and the implications of ongoing climate changes. Key findings highlight a potential reduction in deep-water formation and alterations in water mass properties, linking these changes to observed climatic shifts and drawing attention to future implications under global warming scenarios.