Approach
• Concentrate on 1995, 1998, 1999 (most complete data sets)
• Begin working in parallel - physical models/particle
tracking, ecosystem models, copepod models
• Perform idealized studies
• Collate data
• Subsequently begin coupling models - 3D physical-
ecosystem, ecosystem-copepod, etc.
• Explore coupled model behaviors, begin hypothesis testing
• Ultimate synthesis would be coupled 3D-physical-
ecosystem-IBM model over annual cycle
• Explore interannual variability, influence of large-space/time scale
forcing