Analysis reveals significant effects of TEJ and IOD on chlorophyll-a variations in SE Arabian Sea, influencing marine conditions.
Key Points
Chlorophyll-a variability correlates with changes in the tropical easterly jet and Indian Ocean Dipole conditions, affecting marine life.
Strong TEJ winds enhance upwelling while weak TEJ creates downwelling, impacting chlorophyll-a concentrations in the SE Arabian Sea.
Observations from MODIS-Aqua and wind profiles indicate shifts in chlorophyll-a levels tied to specific climatic events over two decades.
Positive and negative blooms of chlorophyll-a occurred in conjunction with the strength of wind anomalies and IOD phases, highlighting climate interactions.