The group focuses on observing and modeling coastal processes including beach evolution, cliff erosion, and nearshore waves.
Oceans and Atmosphere
Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
The study of the processes by which the oceans transport and blend water with varying chemistry, temperature, and velocity, particularly through the mechanism of internal gravity waves. Graphic from Multiscale Ocean Dynamics (MOD).
Academics
Centers, Labs, and Programs
A specialized team of oceanographers, engineers, and graduate students solving vexing problems in ocean physics and biology. We develop, build, and deploy novel scientific instrumentation to observe the ocean in new ways.
Oceans and Atmosphere News
New Study: Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
Five years after the creation of Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park,...
Phenomenal Phytoplankton: Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production
One out of 10 breaths contains oxygen generated by cellular mechanism ...
Scripps-Led Fellowship Program Promotes Equal Access for Students Interested in Scientific Diving
Fellows of the first SCUBA DIVERsity program cohort share their experi...