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Circulation patterns in the Delagoa Bight, Mozambique, and the influence of deep ocean eddies

T Lamont Oceans and Coasts Research, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X2, Rogge Bay, 8012, South Africa; Marine Research Institute, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa
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M J Roberts Oceans and Coasts Research, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X2, Rogge Bay, 8012, South Africa
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R G Barlow Marine Research Institute, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa; Bayworld Centre for Research and Education, PO Box 7296, Rogge Bay, 8012, South Africa
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T Morris Bayworld Centre for Research and Education, PO Box 7296, Rogge Bay, 8012, South Africa
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M A van den Berg Oceans and Coasts Research, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X2, Rogge Bay, 8012, South Africa
Pages 553-562 | Received 01 Aug 2010, Accepted 01 Oct 2010, Published online: 23 Dec 2010

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