Figure 19 shows the SV, temperature and salinity profiles, the TS diagram and location of the CTD casts. The principal water masses are clearly identified (MAW, LIW, TDW) by their temperature/salinity characteristics. The LIW waters are present down to 600-700m, where they start to mix with the TDW. Also evident are the staircase formations in the TDW. These anomalies and stratifications of the water masses should be clearly identified in the attempt of interpreting the CTD towed runs and the water sample data.
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