Research Highlights
Research Interests
Utilizing autonomous Biogeochemical-Argo floats to monitor the biogeochemistry of the Gulf of America in near real-time.
Quantifying trends and variability in past ocean conditions through high-resolution marine sediment records.
Applying ‘omics approaches to genetically characterize marine communities linked to the biological carbon pump.
Emily Osborne, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division
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“Accurately predicting the state of the ocean requires both contemporary observations and historical records of past ocean conditions. By integrating these complementary data sources, I aim to deepen our understanding of oceanic change and natural variability within the Earth–ocean system.“
Dr. Emily Osborne is a Physical Scientist in the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystem Division at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Her research focuses on biogeochemical processes affecting ocean health, climate, and marine ecosystems, from regional to global scales. She utilizes a range of tools, including autonomous Biogeochemical-Argo floats, paleoceanographic techniques, and in situ data from ocean moorings and research cruises.
Current Work
Principal Investigator for the AOML Gulf of America Biogeochemical-Argo array
Principal Investigator for the Northern Gulf of America Sediment Trap time series
Gulf of America Coastal Acidification Network Science Steering Committee Member
2017, John A. Knauss Sea Grant Marine Science Policy Fellow, Washington, DC
2016, Ph.D. Marine Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2012, B.S. Geology, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
- Osborne, E., J.Y. Luo, I. Cetinić, H. Benway, and S. Menden-Deuer. Our evolving understanding of biological carbon export. Eos, 105(2):20-24, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023EO230346 2024
Ref. 4386 - Osborne, E., Y.-Y. Xu, M. Soden, J. McWhorter, L. Barbero, and R. Wanninkhof. A neural network algorithm for quantifying seawater pH using biogeochemical-Argo floats in the open Gulf of America. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11:1468909, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1468909 2024
Ref. 4467 - Mills, K.E., E.B. Osborne, R.J. Bell, C.S. Colgan, S.R. Cooley, M.C. Goldstein, R.B. Griffis, K. Holsman, M. Jacox, and F. Micheli. Chapter 10: Ocean ecosystems and marine resources. In Fifth National Climate Assessment, A.R. Crimmins, C.W. Avery, D.R. Easterling, K.E. Kunkel, B.C. Stewart, and T.K. Maycock (eds). US Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, USA, https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH10 2023 Ref. 4405
OAR Employee of the Year Award – Personal and Professional Excellence 2023
Dr. Emily Osborne has worked tirelessly to promote and advocate for safety regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH), particularly in field work, at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), across OAR and NOAA, and in the broader scientific community. In addition to being a prominent researcher investigating regional and global biogeochemical issues related to ocean health and climate through the use of a combination of oceanographic approaches, including new autonomous sensors, ‘omics, and conventional measurements, Dr. Osborne has been instrumental in shaping laboratory, OAR, and NOAA-wide efforts to create a safe and inclusive workplace during her scientific career.
Department of Commerce Bronze Medal 2022
For turning the canceled GO-SHIP A13.5 cruise into a new mission that maximized autonomous instrument deployments and surface water data collection.
NOAA Administrator’s Award 2022
For outstanding advances in the U.S. ocean observing and processing of biogeochemical Argo float data, leading to a new era of global oceanography.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Corporate Innovation Award 2022
For innovation in large-scale autonomous observations in oceanography with global impacts in marine and climate science and technology.