Ocean Sciences

Ocean Sciences

New study measures how wind moves Sargassum seaweed

Using a powerful wind-wave tank along with the field of physics, a team of Rosenstiel School physical oceanographers has determined the significant role wind and currents play in transporting Sargassum seaweed around the ocean.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/10/new-study-measures-how-wind-moves-sargassum-seaweed.html


Ocean Sciences

  Oceanography students voyage to study sea level rise

Paloma Cartwright, Rachel Sampson, and Allie Cook all ventured out to sea as part of Rosenstiel School oceanographer Lisa Beal’s ongoing research on how the changing Florida Current will affect sea level rise in Miami, as well as other coastal communities along the East Coast.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/09/oceanography-students-voyage-to-study-sea-level-rise.html


Ocean Sciences

Is a critical system of ocean currents headed toward an imminent collapse?

A global conveyor belt, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is a system of ocean currents that circulates water within the Atlantic Ocean. Rosenstiel School oceanographer shares input on whether it could shut down, triggering catastrophic changes in weather and climate.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/08/is-a-critical-system-of-ocean-currents-headed-toward-an-imminent-collapse.html




Ocean Sciences

Turbulent ocean basin could aid in understanding global climate

University of Miami oceanographer Lisa Beal and others spent 26 days at sea in the Cape Cauldron off South Africa measuring the dynamic mixing of Indian Ocean and Atlantic waters in an effort to learn more about weather and climate.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/07/turbulent-ocean-basin-could-aid-in-understanding-global-climate.html


Ocean Sciences

Travels of sargassum seaweed explored

Combining experiments in the laboratory with drifters deployed in matts of thick seaweed, scientist Maria Josefina Olascoaga and others hope to learn more about the oceanic conditions that transport the brown macroalgae.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/06/travels-of-sargassum-seaweed-explored.html



Ocean Sciences

University of Miami expands its fleet of research vessels

The first flying research vessel of its kind will conduct vital earth science research

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/04/university-of-miami-expands-its-fleet-of-research-vessels.html


Ocean Sciences

Students a primary part of $6.74 million experiment

Students at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science are working side-by-side with scientists and researchers on a U.S. Navy-funded project that will help improve weather forecasting.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/02/students-a-primary-part-of-6.74-million-experiment.html


Ocean Sciences

Fish larvae find their way using external cues, new study finds

Rosenstiel School-led study offers new insights into the early-life stage of marine fish

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2022/12/fish-larvae-find-their-way-using-external-cues-new-study-finds.html


Ocean Sciences

Important ocean circulation for climate found in unexpected location, study finds

Study provides new information on global climate change

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2022/11/important-ocean-circulation-for-climate-found-in-unexpected-location-study-finds.html


Ocean Sciences | Marine Geosciences

Marine geochemist seeks to unravel how carbon is stored in the ocean

Hilary Close, an ocean sciences assistant professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, is using a unique strategy to understand how carbon is transferred through living things into the deep ocean.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/04/marine-geochemist-seeks-to-unravel-how-carbon-is-stored-in-the-ocean.html


Ocean Sciences | Ocean Sciences

2021 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end

An above-average season of activity provided Rosenstiel School scientists with ample opportunities for research that could improve forecasting and help save lives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/11/2021-atlantic-hurricane-season-comes-to-an-end.html


Ocean Sciences

Renowned scientist appointed director of the Rosenstiel School's new Aircraft Center for Earth Studies

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2021/10/renowned-scientist-appointed-director-of-the-rosenstiel-schools-new-aircraft-center-for-earth-studies.html


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