Observed three-dimensional structure of a cold eddy in the southwestern South China Sea

National Basic Research Program of China [2009CB421208]; Natural Science Foundation of China [40821063, 40521003]; Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities [B07034]; Research Grants Council of Hong Kong [CERG 601009]

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