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Fundamental Research / Recherche fondamentale

Future Physical and Biogeochemical Ocean Conditions under Climate Change along the British Columbia Continental Margin

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Pages 2-23 | Received 29 Dec 2022, Accepted 10 Jul 2023, Published online: 08 Aug 2023

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