The surface winds and ocean mixed layer depths in the Arabian Sea in July (left) and December (right). The depth of the mixed layer, the upper layer that is well-stirred by surface forcing, is shown in meters. The strong surface winds of the Southwest Monsoon are evident in July, and the moderate winds typical of the Northwest Monsoon blow in December. The locations of the surface Air-Sea Interaction (ASI) and sediment trap moorings are marked by red and dark blue dots respectively.[back]
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