Which outcome results when increased atmospheric pressure offshore hinders coastal upwelling?

💡 Explanation

When atmospheric pressure increases, it suppresses upwelling because the pressure inhibits offshore surface water movement which normally draws deep, nutrient-rich waters toward the coast. Therefore decreased dissolved oxygen occurs, rather than increased productivity or decreased temperatures which rely on upwelling, or enhanced nutrient distrubtion.

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