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Sea Res. 52(3)</i>: 149-163. <a href=\"https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2004.01.003\" target=\"_blank\">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2004.01.003</a>","DocTypID":8,"DocType":"Journal article","MarineFlag":1,"FreshFlag":0,"BrackishFlag":0,"TerrestrialFlag":0,"Authorstring":"Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K.; Ozer, J.; Lancelot, C.","OrigTitleTranslFlag":0,"Authorstringtrunc":"Lacroix, G. <i>et al.</i>","Englishabstract":"A 3D hydrodynamical model has been set up to describe the distribution and variability of the salinity in Belgian coastal waters. Particular attention was paid to determining the relative impact of the Scheldt and Rhine/Meuse freshwater plumes and testing the hypothesis that the salinity of Belgian waters is primarily a mix between salty offshore water and freshwater from the Scheldt Estuary. Attention was also paid to determining whether the Seine has significant impact on the Belgian zone. 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