A16 25W Ocean Transect - Potential Temperature (Theta) Contour Map #1576249 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution oceanographic section displays potential temperature (theta, in °C) as a function of depth (0-6000 m) and latitude (-60° to +60°) along the A16 25W meridional transect. Color gradients indicate warm (red/pink) surface waters transitioning to cold (blue/black) deep waters, with sharp thermoclines and Antarctic Bottom Water intrusions visible near the southern end. Contour lines and labeled isotherms (e.g., 2.0°C, 2.5°C) highlight water mass boundaries and subsurface features like the North Atlantic Deep Water core.

Used in marine science education, ocean circulation research, and climate modeling to analyze meridional heat transport and water mass distribution. Targets researchers, students, and professionals seeking geophysical data visualizations for the Atlantic sector.