Our research in this area is important in several areas of marine science. Earth systems are changing and we need to know how and why.
Earth - Ocean system
Earth system science studies the physical, chemical and biological interactions between the atmosphere, seas, land, ice and the earths interior. We refer to these as the 'five components of the Earth system'. In taking this 'system science approach' we recognise that the behaviour of the oceans, for example, is strongly influenced by the coupling with the other four components of the Earth system. The Earth System science approach is at the heart of climate prediction.
Coastal seas
River outflows link the shelf seas with the land.
Oceans from space
Satellites provide a global view of the ocean's surface and Earth's gravity field.
Atmosphere and ocean
Heat and moisture are exchanged across the sea surface.
Ocean Processes
Physical, chemical, biological and long-term geophysical processes define the motion, content and shape of our seas.
Seafloor
Oceans interact with the marine life and geology of the seafloor.
Ice and sea
The interactions between the atmosphere, oceans and sea ice
Projects and collaborations
Research Groups
Click on the links below to find out more about the NOC science and technology group's involvement in Earth - Ocean System research
