Marine heatwaves in the Bay of Plenty.
Abstract Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are a contemporary threat to ocean ecosystems and industry, with profound effects for various species such as increased mortality, range adjustment and alteration ...
New Zealand Physical Oceanography Network
Welcome to the Physical Oceanographic Community of New Zealand
This community is dedicated to oceanographers across New Zealand. We organize monthly talks where anyone is welcome to present. If you are interested in presenting a talk to the community, please send an email to the organizers with a brief abstract.
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Below, you will find descriptions of past talks.
Characterising sediment transport in a submarine canyon.
Abstract Using data from a year-long mooring deployment in Wilson Canyon, Ross Sea, we are trying to identify and characterise turbidity flows and dense water cascades. We are also using regional ...
Influence of El Niño-Southern Oscillation phases on Tropical Cyclone Genesis in the Southwest Pacific, An analysis of seasonal and decadal variations (1971-2020).
Abstract Tropical cyclones (TCs) are modulated by El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on interannual timescales as ENSO impacts local Sea Surface Temperatures (SST) and atmospheric conditions, esp...
Measuring the thickness of the platelet layer in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, using non-destructive geophysical methods.
Abstract The sub-ice platelet layer (SIPL) is a crystallized and porous layer of ice situated between the ocean and floating sea ice, found in the vicinity of ice shelves. During the 2024/25 Antar...
Introducing OCEANUM.IO, A data science platform
Abstract The team at Oceanum have created a powerful environmental data science platform that accelerates work flows across various disciplines, from oceanography and coastal ecology to climate ch...
Cross-Slope exchange processes and AABW production in the Ross Sea
Abstract The polar regions play a crucial role in the climate system through complex physical processes. In particular, some of these processes lead to the formation of Antarctic Bottom Water (AAB...
Sub-polynya scale processes and interannual variability in Terra Nova Bay
Abstract The sea ice formation and accompanied High Salinity Shelf water creation in the Terra Nova Bay polynya are studied using an 8-year long hydrographic mooring timeseries near the Drygalski ...
Revealing Oceanic Transport Patterns Derivation of Lagrangian Coherent Structures along the New Zealand West Coast.
Abstract Understanding oceanic transport patterns is crucial as they significantly influence ocean circulation, mixing, and the distribution of marine life. These patterns, including oceanic front...