Adding Bertoncelj OCR paper

src/data/papers-citing-parcels.ts

@@ -2860,4 +2860,13 @@ export const papersCitingParcels: Paper[] = [
     abstract:
       'Polyester microfibers are one of the most abundant microplastics in marine ecosystems, yet their observed near-surface concentrations are inconsistent with expectations based on their density. To study the mechanisms governing polyester microfiber transport and fate, we developed a Lagrangian particle-tracking module using Parcels to simulate microfiber dynamics in the Salish Sea, incorporating realistic hydrodynamics from a three-dimensional circulation model, SalishSeaCast. The model simulates microfiber release from wastewater treatment plant outfalls across the Salish Sea. A multi-month simulation ensemble highlights strong estuarine retention and shows sedimentation is the primary sink for our configuration. On average, 31  13 of released microfibers are sedimented, 14  4 are beached, but only 0.13  0.11 are exported to the Pacific Ocean. Our model concentration estimations agree within an order of magnitude with new near-surface observations near the Fraser River, but regional discrepancies indicate the existence of additional sources. The results indicate that polyester microfibers accumulate close to source locations and behind sills, due to estuarine dynamics. This model can be used to assess microfiber fate in coastal environments and can inform future pollution mitigation strategies.',
   },
+  {
+    title:
+      'Ocean-to-nearshore circulation patterns around Curaçao: A southern Caribbean reef island exposed to distinct flow regimes',
+    published_info: 'Ocean and Coastal Research, in press',
+    authors: 'Bertoncelj, V, F Mienis, E van Sebille (2026)',
+    doi: 'https://doi.org/10.1590/2675-2824074.25143',
+    abstract:
+      'Shallow-water coral reef ecosystems are positioned at the critical interface between terrestrial and marine environments, where ocean circulation patterns control the delivery and distribution of nutrients and land-derived substances. This study examines three-dimensional circulation patterns around Curaçao, a southern Caribbean reef island, using Lagrangian particle tracking analysis with the hydrodynamic model SCARIBOS over the period 2020-2024. We analyze two distinct surface flow regimes previously identified around the island: NW-flow periods dominated by the northwestward Caribbean Surface Current, and EDDY-flow periods characterized by cyclonic eddies or low-energy conditions. These regimes create contrasting patterns in horizontal surface circulation and vertical exchange, with significant differences in flow direction at the surface and enhanced upwelling during EDDY-flow conditions. However, analysis of offshore-to-nearshore connectivity using conditional pathways reveals that these large-scale surface regimes have no apparent influence on the delivery of deeper waters to nearshore coral reef areas. Spatial analysis reveals that volumetric transport decreases from east to west along the southern coastline. The West Point segment exhibits the lowest horizontal transport but the highest vertical exchange, receiving 48% of its volume transport from subsurface layers, contrasting with other segments where surface volume transport dominates (75-87%). These findings demonstrate that three-dimensional circulation patterns create spatially variable conditions for water renewal, nutrient delivery, and thermal regulation, improving our understanding of coral reef ecosystem dynamics and supporting reef management strategies.',
+  },
 ]