Introducing a high-resolution tidal model of one of the busiest Gulfs in the world - the Gulf of Panama.

The Gulf of Panama, located along the southern coast of Panama, is a region of significant ecological and economic importance. It is approximately 200 km wide, and connects the Pacific Ocean via the Panama Strait that is one of the world’s busiest maritime routes.

Despite being world famous, the Gulf of Panama is surprisingly underserved when it comes to oceanography. Access to accurate bathymetry and tidal information, both essential for navigation and marine studies, is notably limited.

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