The physical oceanography of the transport of floating marine debris
E Van Sebille, S Aliani, KL Law… - Environmental …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
Marine plastic debris floating on the ocean surface is a major environmental problem.
However, its distribution in the ocean is poorly mapped, and most of the plastic waste …
However, its distribution in the ocean is poorly mapped, and most of the plastic waste …
[HTML][HTML] A review on the progress and research directions of ocean engineering
This paper reviews research in ocean engineering over the last 50+ years with the aim to (I)
understand the technological challenges and evolution in the field,(II) investigate whether …
understand the technological challenges and evolution in the field,(II) investigate whether …
[HTML][HTML] Projections of global-scale extreme sea levels and resulting episodic coastal flooding over the 21st Century
Global models of tide, storm surge, and wave setup are used to obtain projections of
episodic coastal flooding over the coming century. The models are extensively validated …
episodic coastal flooding over the coming century. The models are extensively validated …
Summertime increases in upper-ocean stratification and mixed-layer depth
The surface mixed layer of the world ocean regulates global climate by controlling heat and
carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the oceanic interior,–. The mixed layer also …
carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the oceanic interior,–. The mixed layer also …
[HTML][HTML] CoastSat: A Google Earth Engine-enabled Python toolkit to extract shorelines from publicly available satellite imagery
CoastSat is an open-source software toolkit written in Python that enables the user to obtain
time-series of shoreline position at any sandy coastline worldwide from 30+ years (and …
time-series of shoreline position at any sandy coastline worldwide from 30+ years (and …
Global increase in tropical cyclone ocean surface waves
The long-term changes of ocean surface waves associated with tropical cyclones (TCs) are
poorly observed and understood. Here, we present the global trend analysis of TC waves for …
poorly observed and understood. Here, we present the global trend analysis of TC waves for …
[HTML][HTML] Nonstationary weather and water extremes: a review of methods for their detection, attribution, and management
Hydroclimatic extremes such as intense rainfall, floods, droughts, heatwaves, and wind or
storms have devastating effects each year. One of the key challenges for society is …
storms have devastating effects each year. One of the key challenges for society is …
Coastal adaptation to climate change and sea-level rise
G Griggs, BG Reguero - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
The Earth's climate is changing; ice sheets and glaciers are melting and coastal hazards
and sea level are rising in response. With a total population of over 300 million people …
and sea level are rising in response. With a total population of over 300 million people …
Robustness and uncertainties in global multivariate wind-wave climate projections
Understanding climate-driven impacts on the multivariate global wind-wave climate is
paramount to effective offshore/coastal climate adaptation planning. However, the use of …
paramount to effective offshore/coastal climate adaptation planning. However, the use of …
Australasia
Observed changes and impacts Ongoing climate trends have exacerbated many extreme
events (very high confidence). The Australian trends include further warming and sea level …
events (very high confidence). The Australian trends include further warming and sea level …