The oceans are a critical component of the climate system, storing roughly 1000 times as much heat, and 50 times as much carbon, as the atmosphere. In this talk, Prof Marshall will discuss the challenges of predicting the evolution of a complex system that is grossly under-sampled and spans a bewildering range of scales in both space and time. These challenges will be illustrated through the important but over-sensationalised problem of how the Gulf Stream may change over the next century and impacts on European climate.
Ocean Circulation and Climate
18 February 2010
with Professor David Marshall
Professor of Physical OceanographyOxford Martin Senior Alumni FellowProfessor David Marshall was Co-Director of the 21st Century Ocean Institute, a member of the Oxford Martin School from 2008-2012.David is Professor of Physical Oceanography and Associate Head (Research Strategy and ...