Tag Archives: Oceanography

Serenading a Troubled Ocean

Posted on April 19, 2022 by rberkowitz

A musical composition based on traditional Filipino poetry communicates the impact of climate change on coastal communities. Continue reading →

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Seafloor avalanches travel fast and far

Posted on June 3, 2020 by rberkowitz

Acoustic measurements of sediment concentration quantify the wide-reaching influence of turbidity currents.  Continue reading →

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Southern Ocean absorbs less CO2 than previously thought

Posted on August 24, 2018 by rberkowitz

Winter measurements by robotic floats call current carbon estimates into question. Continue reading →

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Sea turtles don’t just go with the flow

Posted on March 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Satellite data reveal that the marine reptiles change their behavior to interact with currents. Continue reading →

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Carbon speeds through the ocean’s twilight zone

Posted on September 23, 2016 by rberkowitz

New measurements show how the sinking velocities of organic matter in the water vary with depth, region, and season. Continue reading →

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Active Mud Volcano Field Discovered off Southeast Alaska

Posted on November 30, 2015 by rberkowitz

A cruise to study landslide potential along an earthquake-prone fault found a surprising methane plume. Continue reading →

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Surf Forecastin’ USA

Posted on July 13, 2013 by rberkowitz

A California-based company unites surfers with oceanographers to help people know when it’s safe to surf. Continue reading →

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With a Grain of Salt

Posted on February 7, 2013 by rberkowitz

Ocean surface layer captures influence of human activity. Continue reading →

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Q&A with Andreas Munchow, Seafaring Physical Oceanographer

Posted on October 17, 2012 by rberkowitz

The University of Delaware associate professor discusses his ventures in the Arctic and wonders whether the future of his research area may be heading away from field work. Continue reading →

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EGU 2012: Potential Ecosystem Effects of Offshore Windfarms

Posted on May 15, 2012 by rberkowitz

Large offshore wind farms could affect ocean circulation patterns, temperature structures, and nutrient cycling. Continue reading →

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