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28 May 2026
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Mesoscale ice–atmosphere–ocean coupling processes drive interannual-to-decadal timescale shift of Bering Sea January sea ice variability
Ocean Dynamics Laboratory, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural and Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Physical and Geological Processes, Xiamen 361005, China
Chunsheng Jing
Ocean Dynamics Laboratory, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural and Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Physical and Geological Processes, Xiamen 361005, China
Junpeng Zhang
Ocean Dynamics Laboratory, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural and Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Physical and Geological Processes, Xiamen 361005, China
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Short summary
This study underscores the significance of early sea ice dynamic processes and mesoscale air-ice-sea coupling interactions in shaping sea ice variability. The ocean-ice coupling process exerts positive feedback on January sea ice in the Bering Sea, while the atmosphere-ice coupling processes contribute to negative feedback. The 40-year fluctuation of sea ice area is intricately governed by the competition between ocean-ice coupling processes and atmosphere-ice coupling processes.
This study underscores the significance of early sea ice dynamic processes and mesoscale...
