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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 502, 2024
2nd International Congress on Coastal Research (ICCR 2023)
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Article Number | 05004 | |
Number of page(s) | 5 | |
Section | Geomorphology and Coastal Processes | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450205004 | |
Published online | 11 March 2024 |
Study of Seasonal Trends in Ocean Characteristics and Acidification in Al Hoceima Bay (Central Rif, Morocco)
Team of Applied Geosciences and Geological Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology of Al-Hoceima, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
* Corresponding author: abdelghafour.hrida@etu.uae.ac.ma
The Al Hoceima,bay as a vital marine ecosystem, faces the challenge of ocean acidification, a major consequence of climate change. This study analyzes the variation of three key oceanic parameters - Sea Surface Temperature (SST), seawater pH, and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) - over a 12-year period, from 2010 to 2021, utilizing an advanced statistical approach. The results reveal distinct seasonal trends and specific noteworthy years. Ocean acidification may pose a threat to the marine biodiversity of the region. This analysis is crucial for comprehending and mitigating the impacts of climate change on the Bay of Al Hoceima.
Key words: Climate change / Al Hoceima bay / Acidification / Marine ecosystem / Oceanic parameters
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