Hydrodynamic model

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Field and modeling studies in FORWARD

Findings

The different sections of the Ria Formosa are connected through the continental shelf, even though internal connectivity is limited due to silting;

The residence time of water in the inner shelf increases under specific river flow and wind conditions

Water column transport and connectivity

Recommendations

A detailed water circulation studies concerning the pathogen spread among shellfish aquaculture sites within the Ria, as well as between those areas and sensitive natural habitats offshore, including nursery areas and natural bivalve seed beds

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