Measurements of currents and hydrography in the Southern Norwegian Trench 2024-2025

Here we describe measurements from three oceanographic moorings that were designed to resolve the annual cycle of currents and hydrography in the Southern Norwegian Trough. Related to the possible development of offshore aquaculture in the Southern Norwegian Trough, there is a need to obtain a representative picture of current conditions and statistics in all seasons, including the spatial variation in the current from the Central Trough and seasonal development in hydrography, including stratification. The measurements will also be useful for evaluating ocean models.