UC Merced

We aim to model the time evolution of the tide level, salinity, temperature, and oxygen content of a marine lake. We focus on the marine lake in Palau called Ongeim'l Tketau, for which we have detailed physical limnological data. By modeling the concentrations of water flowing through the underground tunnels, which connect the lake to the surrounding ocean, we are able to achieve stable lake concentration conditions over time. The model includes a wide array of parameters that can be varied to explore different climate and initial conditions. We are successful at modeling the salinity profile in the lake during a tropical storm. This model could be used to explore a marine lake's response to natural mixing, human caused effects, and changes in climate.