Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems: Oceans and Mediterranean Climate

Somewhat rocky soil with cactus and scrub-like plants give way to cultivated rows of plants and buildings in the distance. Caption: These areas as known as Mediterranean climate reasons.

Different processes in nearby coastal oceans drive the ecosystems found in the Mediterranean climate zones. Atmospheric processes over the oceans influence seasonal rainfall patterns, while currents and ocean temperatures affect both local and regional climate conditions. Part of the "Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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climate zones, weather

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