The Kuroshio current running along Japan's south coast sometimes shifts to a large southward meandering path. As well as being a scientifically very interesting phenomenon, this "meander Ehas a huge social impact in terms of fisheries, maritime transport and marine renewable energy.Recent research has elucidated the mechanism whereby this Kuroshio meander is generated. This mechanism and anticipated future trends in fluctuation will now be examined.
Selected Papers No.18

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