Marine Physics & Ocean Climate Group
The Marine Physics and Ocean Climate (MPOC) research group studies fundamental physical processes in the marine environment and their connection with, and influence on, the rest of the Earth system. Our research spans microscopic to global scales, extends from the coast to the abyssal ocean, and includes boundary layer interactions with the both the atmosphere and the sea bed. Read more →
Sea level & ocean climate
Global sea level is rising at a rate of 2-3mm per year and it poses considerable threat to coastal populations.
Surface processes
interaction between the ocean and atmosphere is the study of those processes driving air-sea exchange of heat, salt, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
Coastal ocean processes
Shelf seas – the shallow seas closest to our continents – are a vital component of the ocean system.
Ocean circulation & processes
The role of ocean physics and circulation in climate and, in particular, the connections with the atmosphere, ice-covered regions and the marine biogeochemical system.
Satellite oceanography
With their near global coverage, satellites provide a unique view of the surface properties of the ocean.
Boundary layer and sediment transport
Coasts are projected to be exposed to increased risk due to impact of climate change on coastal erosion.
Projects and collaborations
Information about projects the Marine Physics and Ocean Climate group are involved in -
Collaborations
Collaboration with world leading groups, including significant partnering with the universities of Southampton and Liverpool, is the core of our marine research and technology endeavour.
