Natural characteristics and climatic changes of the Adriatic Sea

Abstract

       Hydrographic description of the Adriatic presents notes on sea temperature and salinity and their variations. Density, transparency and oxygen distribution are also given in brief.

       Water mass properties and their distribution are discussed as well as long-term variations of hydrographic conditions in connection with climatic changes.

       Description of general circulation is based on geostrophic currents, topographic effects, water mass distribution and some numerical models. Wind-driven currents are mostly connected to bura wind. Different types of oscillatory movements are briefly described.