Clines: Why the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans don't mix
What are Clines?
Clines are layers within water that have different properties than the surrounding water. They may vary in temperature, salinity, density, or chemistry. Clines are usually horizontal and are often vertically thin in comparison to the body of water around them. The most commonly known of the clines are thermoclines and haloclines, but they are often confused for one other. We’ll help you out by explaining them in this article.