Increased stratification hinders vertical mixing within gyres causing what?

💡 Explanation

Increased stratification prevents nutrient-rich deep water from reaching the surface via **upwelling**, because dense water resists mixing. Therefore, downward nutrient transport decreases due to diminished nutrient availability, rather than increased oxygen/circulation if mixing were more prevalent.

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