A physical library of geological samples from the seafloor and subseafloor of the world’s oceans.
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Paleoceanography and Paleoecology
The study of the oceans and ecology of marine organisms in the geologic past, largely through the marine sedimentary record.
Academics
Centers, Labs, and Programs
The Human Ecology Laboratory groups together students and researchers to explore the relationships between people and the environment through time. In particular, the lab focuses on understanding Social Vulnerability related to Climate Change.
The WECLIMA group studies relationships between regionally impactful weather extremes and large-scale climate variability and change. We also collaborate across disciplines to study impacts on public health, ecosystems, water resources, wildfire, energy, and air quality.
Earth News
Jul 8, 2021
A Scientist’s Life: James Day
Geologist studies how planets form and how Earth became able to sustai...
Jun 23, 2021
Scientists Track Sudden Disappearance of Antarctic Ice Shelf Lake
Detailed observations enable better understanding of future ice shelf ...
May 12, 2021
Climate Colder on Land During Last Ice Age than Thought
Study uses dissolved gases in ancient groundwater as a thermometer for...