¥Inversions of the Òmean stateÓ
–Climatological mean seasonal forcing
–Diapause entry hypotheses: food, photoperiod
–Diapause exit hypotheses: development,
photoperiod
–Control parameter: mortality (spatially variable,
stage dependent
–Skill assessment: cross-validation
¥Use the genetic data to estimate the rate of population exchange between gyres, and compare with model predictions of same
¥ Investigate
interannual to decadal variability
–High-NAO state vs. low-NAO state
–Hindcast 1950s-present