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In review

L.M. Schulze Chretien, A.F. Thompson, M.M. Flexas, K. Speer, N. Swaim, R. Oelerich, X. Ruan, R. Schubert, C. LoBuglio. The Shelf Circulation of the Bellingshausen Sea. Journal of Geophysical Research – Oceans. In review.

D. Zúñiga, A. Sanchez-Vidal, M.M. Flexas, F.F. Abrantes, G. Spreen, and A. Calafat. Sea ice drift decouples silica and carbon export in the Southern Ocean. Frontiers in Marine Science. In review.

2020

Aguzzi, J., M.M. Flexas, S. Flögel, C. Lo Iacono, M. Tangherlini, C. Costa, S. Marini, N. Bahamon, S. Martini, E. Fanelli, R. Danovaro, S. Stefanni, L. Thomsen, G. Riccobene, M. Hildebrandt, I. Masmitja, J. Del Rio, E.B. Clark, A. Branch, P. Weiss, A.T. Klesh & M.P. Schodlok (2020): Exo-ocean exploration with deep-sea sensor and platform technologies. Astrobiology. https://doi.org/10.1089/AST.2019.2129.

Siegelman, L., P. Klein, P. Rivière, A.F. Thompson, H.S. Torres, M.M. Flexas & D. Menemenlis (2020): Enhanced upward heat transport at deep submesoscale ocean fronts. Nature Geoscience, 13, 50–55. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-019-0489-1.

2019

Flexas, M.M., A.F. Thompson, H.S. Torres, P. Klein, T. Farrar, H. Zhang & D. Menemenlis (2019): Global estimates of the energy transfer from the wind to the ocean, with emphasis on near-inertial oscillations. Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans, 124, 5723-5746. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JC014453.

Salat, J., J. Pascual, M.M. Flexas, T.M. Chin & J. Vázquez-Cuervo (2019): Forty-five years of oceanographic and meteorological observations at a coastal station in the NW Mediterranean: a ground truth for satellite observations. Ocean Dynamics, 69, 1067-1084. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-019-01285-z

Siegelman, L., M. O'Toole, M.M. Flexas, P. Rivière & P. Klein (2019): Standing meander of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current as biological hotspot: Evidence from high-resolution southern elephant seal's observations. Scientific Reports, 9, 5588, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-42117-w

Clark, E. B., A. Branch, S. Chien, F. Mirza, J. Farrara, Y. Chao, D. Fratantoni, D. Aragon, O. Schofield, M.M. Flexas & A.F. Thompson (2019): Station keeping underwater gliders using a predictive ocean current model and applications to SWOT calibration and validation. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1109/JOE.2018.2886092

2018

Branch, A., M.M. Flexas, B. Claus, A.F. Thompson, Y. Zhang, E. B. Clark, S. Chien, D. Fratantoni, J.C. Kinsley, B. Hobson, B. Kieft & F. Chavez (2018): Front delineation and tracking with multiple underwater vehicles. Journal of Field Robotics, 36, 568-586. https://doi.org/10.1002/rob.21853

Viglione, G., A. F. Thompson, M.M. Flexas, J. Sprintall & S. Schwartz (2018): Abrupt transitions in submesoscale structure in Southern Drake Passage: Glider observations and model results. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 48 (9), 2011-2027. https://doi.org/10.1175/JPO-D-17-0192.1

Flexas, M.M., M.I. Troesch, S. Chien, A.F. Thompson, S. Chu, A. Branch, J.D. Farrara & Y. Chao (2018): Autonomous sampling of ocean submesoscale fronts with ocean gliders and numerical model forecasting. J. Atmos. Oc. Tech, 35 (3), 503-521. https://doi.org/10.1175/JTECH-D-17-0037.1

Bohoyo, F., R.D. Larter, J. Galindo-Zaldívar, P.T. Leat, A. Maldonado, A.J. Tate, M.M. Flexas, E.J.M. Gowland, J.E. Arndt, B. Dorschel, Y.D. Kim, J.K. Hong, J. López-Martínez, A. Maestro, O. Bermúdez, F.O. Nitsche, R.A. Livermore & T.R. Riley (2018): Morphological and geological features of Drake Passage, Antarctica, from a new digital bathymetric model, Journal of Maps, 15, 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2018.1543618

Wang, J., L.L. Fu, B. Qiu, D. Menemenlis, J.T. Farrar, Y. Chao, A.F. Thompson & M.M. Flexas (2018): An observing system simulation experiment for the calibration and validation of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography sea surface height measurement using in-situ platforms. J. Atmos. Oc. Tech, 35, 281-297. https://doi.org/10.1175/JTECH-D-17-0076.1

2017

Romano, C., M.M. Flexas, M. Segura, S. Román, N. Bahamon, J.M. Gili, A. Sanchez-Vidal and D. Martin, 2017. Canyon effect and seasonal variability of deep-sea organisms in the NW Mediterranean: synchronous, year-long captures of "swimmers" from near-bottom sediment traps in a submarine canyon and its adjacent open slope, Deep-Sea Research Part I, 129, 99-115, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2017.10.002.

Ruan, X., A.F. Thompson, M.M. Flexas, J. Sprintall, 2017. Topographic closure of the overturning circulation in the Southern Ocean. Nature Geosciences, https://doi.org/10.1038/NGEO3053.

Thompson, A.F., Y. Chao, S. Chien, J. Kinsey, M.M. Flexas, Z.K. Erickson, J. Farrara, D. Fratantoni, A. Branch, S. Chu, M. Troesch, B. Claus, and J. Kepper, 2017. Satellites to seafloor: Toward fully autonomous ocean sampling. Oceanography, 30(2), in press.

Flexas, M.M, M.R. Arias, and M.A. Ojeda, 2017: Hydrography and dynamics of Port Foster, Deception Island, Antarctica. Ant. Sci., 29, 83-93, doi: 10.1017/S0954102016000444.

2016

Bohoyo, F., Larter, R.D., Galindo-Zaldívar, J., Leat, P.T., Maldonado, A., Tate, A.J., Gowland, E.J.M., Arndt, J.E., Dorschel, B., Kim, Y.D., Hong, J.K., Flexas, M., López-Martínez, J., Maestro, A., Bermudez, O., Nitsche, F.O., Livermore, R.A., Riley, T.R. 2016. Bathymetry and Geological Setting of the Drake Passage (1:1 500 000). BAS GEOMAP 2 Series, Sheet 7, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK.

Zhang, X., A.F. Thompson, M.M. Flexas, F. Roquet, and H. Bornemann, 2016: Circulation and meltwater distribution in the Bellingshausen Sea: From shelf break to coast. Geophys. Res. Lett., 43, 6402-6409, doi: 10.1002/2016GL068998.

2015

Ahumada-Sempoal, M.A., M.M. Flexas, R. Bernardello, N. Bahamon, A. Cruzado, and C. Reyes-Hernández, 2015: Shelf-slope exchanges and particle dispersion in Blanes submarine canyon (NW Mediterranean Sea): A numerical study. Cont. Shelf Res., 109, 35-45.

Flexas, M.M, M.P. Schodlok, L. Padman, D. Menemenlis, and A.H. Orsi, 2015: Role of tides on the formation of the Antarctic Slope Front at the Weddell-Scotia Confluence. J. Geophys. Res. Oceans, 120, 3658–3680, doi:10.1002/2014JC010372.

Youngs, M.K., A.F. Thompson, M.M. Flexas, and K.J. Heywood, 2015: Weddell Sea export pathways from surface drifters. J. Phys. Oc., 45, 1068-1085.

León, P., J.M. Blanco, M.M. Flexas, D. Gomis, A. Reul et al., 2015: Surface mesoscale pico-nanoplankton patterns at the main fronts of the Alboran Sea. J. Mar. Sys., 143, 7-23.

2014

Pasqual, C., A. Amores, M.M. Flexas, S. Monserrat, and A. Calafat, 2014: Environmental factors controlling particle mass fluxes around the Balearic Islands (Western Mediterranean). J. Mar. Sys., 138, 63-69.

Balbín, R., J.L. Lopez-Jurado, M.M. Flexas, P. Reglero, P. Vélez-Belchí, et al., 2014: Interannual variability of the early summer circulation around the Balearic Islands: driving factors and potential effects on the marine ecosystem. J. Mar. Sys., 138, 70-81.

2013

Ahumada-Sempoal, M.A., M.M. Flexas, N. Bahamon, R. Bernardello, A. Cruzado, 2013: The Northern Current variability and its impact on the Blanes canyon circulation: A numerical study. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 61-70.

Fernández-Arcaya, U., G. Rotllant, E. Ramírez-Llodra, L. Recasens, J. Aguzzi, M.M. Flexas, et al. 2013: Reproductive biology and recruitment of the deep-fish community from the NW Mediterranean continental margin. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 222-234.

López-Fernández, P., A. Calafat, A. Sanchez-Vidal, M. Canals, M.M. Flexas, et al., 2013: Physical and biological drivers of particle fluxes in the Blanes submarine canyon and the adjacent open slope, NW Mediterranean. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 95-107.

Jordà, G., M.M. Flexas, M. Espino, and A. Calafat, 2013: Deep-flow variability in a deeply incised Mediterranean submarine valley: the Blanes canyon. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 47-60.

Aguzzi, J., J.B. Company, N. Bahamón, M.M. Flexas, S. Tecchio, et al., 2013: Deep-water nektobenthic migrations and resulting seasonal changes in the bathymetric distribution of benthos. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 210-221.

Xu, Y., E. Rignot, I. Fenty, D. Menemenlis, and M.M. Flexas, 2013: Subaqueous melting of Store Glacier, West Greenland from three-dimensional, high resolution numerical modelling and ocean observations. Geophysical Research Letters, 40, 1-6, 10.1002/grl.50825.

Ingels, J., A. Van Reusel, C. Romano, J. Coenjaerts, M.M. Flexas, et al., 2013: Spatial and temporal infaunal dynamics of the Blanes submarine canyon-slope system - productivity and disturbance effects on nematode standing stocks, feeding types and gender-life stage ratios. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 159-174.

Tecchio, S., E. Ramirez-Llodra, J. Aguzzi, A. Sanchez-Vidal, M.M. Flexas, et al., 2013: Seasonal fluctuations of deep megabenthos: finding the evidences of standing stock accumulation in a flux-rich continental slope. Progress Oceanogr., 118, 188-198.

Romano, C., J. Coenjaerts, M.M. Flexas, D. Zúñiga, A. Vanreusel, et al., 2013: Spatial and temporal variability of meiobenthic density in the Blanes submarine canyon (NW Mediterranean). Progress Oceanogr., 118, 144-158.

2012

Balbín, R., M.M. Flexas, J.L. Lopez-Jurado, M. Peña, A. Amores, et al., 2012: Vertical velocities and biological consequences at a front detected at the Balearic Sea. Cont. Shelf Res., 47, 28–41.

Palmer, M., D. Gomis, M.M. Flexas, G. Jorda, L. Juillon, et al., 2012: Water mass pathways and transports over the South Scotia Ridge west of 50ºW. Deep Sea Res., 59, 8–24.

2011

Ordines, F., G. Jorda, A. Quetglas, M.M. Flexas, J. Moranta, et al., 2011: Connections between hydrodynamics, benthic landscape, and associated fauna. Cont. Shelf Res., 31, 1835-1844.

2009

Zúñiga, D., M.M. Flexas, A. Sanchez-Vidal, J. Coenjaerts, A. Calafat, et al., 2009: Particle fluxes dynamics in Blanes Submarine Canyon (Northwestern Mediterranean). Progress Oceanogr., 82, 239-251.

Sardà, F., J.B. Company, N. Bahamon, G. Rotllant, M.M. Flexas, et al., 2009: Relationship between environment and occurrence of the deep-water rose shrimp Aristeus antennatus (Risso, 1826) in the Blanes submarine canyon (Northwestern Mediterranean). Progress Oceanogr., 82, 227-238.

2008

Flexas, M.M., D. Boyer, M. Espino, J Puigdefàbregas, A. Rubio, et al., 2008: Circulation over a submarine canyon in the NW Mediterranean. J. Geophys. Res., 113, C12002, 1-18, 10.1029/2006JC003998.

2006

Flexas, M.M., D. Gomis, S. Ruiz, A. Pascual, and P. León, 2006: In situ and satellite observations of the eastward migration of the Western Alboran Sea Gyre. Progress Oceanogr., 70, 486-509

2005

Rubio, A., P.A. Arnau, M. Espino, M.M. Flexas, G. Jordà, et al., 2005: A field study of the behaviour of an anticyclonic eddy on the Catalan continental shelf (NW Mediterranean). Progress Oceanogr., 66, 142-156.

Flexas, M.M., G.J.F van Heijst, and R.R. Trieling, 2005: The behaviour of jet currents over a continental slope topography with a possible application to the Northern Current. J. Phys. Oc., 35, 790-810.

2004

Flexas, M.M., G.J.F. van Heijst, R.R. Trieling, G. Jordà, and A. Sánchez-Arcilla, 2004: Numerical simulation of barotropic jets over a sloping bottom: comparison to a laboratory model of the Northern Current. J. Geophys. Res., 109, C12039, 1-19, 10.1029/2004JC002286.

Sardà, F., A. Calafat, M.M. Flexas, A. Tselepides, M. Canals, et al., 2004: An introduction to Mediterranean deep-sea biology. Sci. Mar., 68 (3), 7-38.

2002

Flexas, M.M., X. Durrieu de Madron, M.A. Garcia, M. Canals, and P.A. Arnau, 2002: Flow variability in the Gulf of Lions during the HFF Experiment (March - May 1997). J. Mar. Sys., 33-34, 197-214

Proceedings

Balbín, R., J.L. Lopez-Jurado, A. Aparicio, and M.M. Flexas, 2013: Western Mediterranean Deep Water anomaly: Previous trends, temporal evolution and spreading after 2005. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40, 195.

Branch, M. Troesch, M.M. Flexas, A.F. Thompson, J. Farrara, Y. Chao, S. Chien, 2017. Station keeping with an autonomous underwater glider using a predictive model of ocean currents. International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Melbourne, Australia.

Grey literature

Flexas, M.M., 2003: Mesoscale variability of the Northern Current in the Gulf of Lions and the role of bottom topography. Ph.D. thesis. Edited by: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. 153 pp. ISBN: 84-688-5088-8. Legal register number: B-6371-2004.

Flexas, M.M., 2000: Inertial Oscillations over the Catalan Continental Shelf. M.Sc. thesis. Edited by: School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor, UK.