Shelf break upwelling driven by Brazil Current cyclonic meanders

Analysis of hydrographic data and results of numerical modeling show the oc currence of upwelling associated with the cyclonic meanders of the Brazil C urrent, in the-region known as the Southeast Brazil Eight or Santos Bight. The temperature and salinity distributions collected during summer and wint er confirm the idea that meander-induced shelf break upwelling plays an imp ortant role in the pumping of South Atlantic Central Water from the slope r egion onto-the continental shelf.