Mode water

Mode water refers to a specific type of mixed layer in the ocean characterized by relatively uniform temperature and salinity differences compared to surrounding waters. It typically forms at depth, below the surface layer of the ocean, when conditions such as wind and temperature gradients mix the water column. Mode waters are important in oceanography because they can influence ocean circulation patterns, climate, and the biology of marine ecosystems. They are associated with particular characteristics and can vary in depth and properties depending on the region of the ocean.