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    Direct velocity measurements revealed strong, time-dependent flows with direction reversals in the upper 1000m along the East African coast. A potential link between the coastal current and an equatorial jet was observed, with disorganized flow north of 3 degrees N.

    Area of Science:

    • Physical Oceanography
    • Marine Science
    • East African Coastal Dynamics

    Background:

    • Understanding ocean currents is crucial for predicting marine ecosystems and climate patterns.
    • Previous studies on East African coastal currents have been limited in scope and temporal resolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct direct velocity measurements at intermediate depths along the East African coast.
    • To investigate the characteristics and spatial organization of ocean currents in the region.

    Main Methods:

    • Direct velocity measurements using current meters.
    • Data collection conducted between March and July 1979.
    • Analysis of flow patterns in the upper 1000 meters between 3°N and 4°S.

    Main Results:

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    • Observed strong, time-dependent flows with multiple direction reversals in the upper 1000m.
    • Identified a potential connection at 700m between the southwestward coastal current and an equatorial jet.
    • Noted a lack of spatial flow organization north of 3°N.

    Conclusions:

    • The East African coast experiences complex, variable currents in its upper layers.
    • Evidence suggests an interaction between coastal and equatorial current systems.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the dynamics of this region.