Talks between wind and waves

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Keywords:

Climate change, Plastic contamination, Heat transport, Ocean-atmosphere interaction, Underwater waterfalls

Abstract

Along with showing rare or intriguing phenomena occurring in the oceans, this story addresses the major environmental problems in the world’s seas: climate change and plastic contamination. The narrative is engaging and emulates conversations between wind and waves. The conclusion highlights the ocean’s benefits to humanity and provides recommendations to mitigate these problems and improve ocean health.

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Author Biography

  • Dr. Efraín Moreles, National Autonomous University of Mexico

    D. in Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

    Dr. Moreles is interested in understanding the mechanisms that determine the dynamics and circulation of the Gulf of Mexico, using simple numerical and general circulation models, as well as innovative techniques such as stochastic simulation.

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Published

2025-12-26

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): 2025 july -december

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Talks between wind and waves. (2025). Scientific Outreach Magazine AQUACIENCIA, 4(2), 9-17. https://revistas.ues.edu.sv/index.php/aqc/article/view/3408