The Physical Oceanography Division of AOML carries out interdisciplinary scientific investigations of the physics and geography of ocean currents and water properties and on the role of the ocean in climate. The tools we use range from sensors on deep ocean moorings to satellite-based instruments to measurements made on research and commercial shipping vessels and autonomous vehicles.
Some major areas of research are:
- The dynamics and variability of ocean currents and waves;
- The redistribution of heat, salt and momentum through the oceans;
- The interactions between oceans and coastal environments.
These studies have important applications to ecosystems, hurricanes and global climate. To learn more about our work, please click the links on the left or the pictures on the right.
