Annual Mean Ocean Mixing Map: Atlantic, Mediterranean & Strait of Gibraltar #1951018 (License: Personal Use)

This scientific heatmap displays the annual mean ocean mixing (O&M), measured in centimeters, across the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. High-mixing zones (red/orange, >4 cm) cluster near the strait and western boundary currents, while lower mixing (blue/green, <2 cm) dominates open ocean gyres. The Iberian Peninsula and North African coastlines are shown as black silhouettes for geographic reference.

Used in oceanographic research, climate modeling, and educational resources to illustrate water mass exchange and vertical mixing processes; targets scientists, students, and policy makers interested in marine circulation and climate impacts.