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Oceanography
Southern Ocean Circulation and overturning
PI(s):
Prof. Arnold L. Gordon The ring of deep water around Antarctica not only links the major ocean [Atlantic/Pacific/Indian] , but also produces dense waters along the continental margins of the frozen continent, which sinks
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Climate Kids Corner
PI(s):
Dr. Naomi H. Naik Activities and Links for K-12 children interested in oceanography and the climate
Website:
Climate Kids Corner MGDS: Virtual Ocean - A Visualization Application for Ocean Data
PI(s):
Dr. William B. Ryan
PI(s):
Dr. Suzanne M. Carbotte Virtual Ocean integrates the GeoMapApp tool suite and the NASA World Wind 3-D
Website:
Virtual Ocean 
| Name | Title | Fields of interest | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Prof. Arnold L. Gordon | Professor | My research is directed at the ocean's stratification, circulation and mixing and its role in Earth's climate system. |
| Dr. Ajit Subramaniam | Doherty Associate Research Scientist | Oceanography, Remote sensing, Bio-Optics, Coastal Water Quality |