Exploring Climate-Induced Oxygen–Plankton Dynamics Through Proportional–Caputo Fractional Modeling
Mohamed A. Barakat, Areej A. Almoneef, Abd-Allah Hyder, Tarek Aboelenen
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In this work, we develop and analyze a novel fractional-order framework to investigate the interactions among oxygen, phytoplankton, and zooplankton under changing climatic conditions. Unlike standard integer-order formulations, our model incorporates a Proportional–Caputo (PC) fractional derivative, allowing the system dynamics to capture non-local influences and memory effects over time. Initially, we rigorously verify that a unique solution exists by suitable fixed-point theorems, demonstrating that the proposed fractional system is both well-defined and robust. We then derive stability criteria to ensure Ulam–Hyers stability (UHS), confirming that small perturbations in initial states lead to bounded variations in long-term behavior. Additionally, we explore extended UHS to assess sensitivity against time-varying parameters. Numerical simulations illustrate the role of fractional-order parameters in shaping oxygen availability and plankton populations, highlighting critical shifts in system trajectories as the order of differentiation approaches unity.
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