Which process limits nutrient upwelling despite persistent Ekman transport-induced divergence within subtropical gyres?

💡 Explanation

When subtropical gyres experience wind-driven Ekman transport, divergence can occur, but strong thermal stratification caused by solar heating creates a barrier because the density difference inhibits vertical mixing and nutrient transport. Therefore stratification limits upwelling, rather than other factors requiring different oceanographic conditions.

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