Announcing the opening of the “AquaX Laboratory” a cutting-edge ensemble modeling framework that encompasses the next-generation of AquaMaps (https://aquamaps.org/), along with several other species distribution models, and a brand-new website coming in early 2024. Read more “AquaMaps.org Next Gen “AquaX Laboratory” Launched!”
Gabriel Reygondeau was four years old when his father took him fishing off the coast of Mexico. His father and his friends hooked a swordfish and reeled it in, pulling it onto the boat and beating it with a club. While the adults celebrated their momentous catch, young Gabriel stood back, traumatized over what he was seeing. “That swordfish died in front of me,” he said. “At that point, I said I would do anything in my power to work for the ocean and preserve the ocean. You can ask my parents, that’s exactly what I’ve done.” Read more “IDSC Welcomes Gabriel Reygondeau, PhD”
IDSC Deputy Director Dr. Ben Kirtman, a professor in the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was recently named the inaugural William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences. Joining him are Roni Avissar, center, dean of the Rosenstiel School, and philanthropist William R. Middelthon III (on the right). Read more “Ben Kirtman, Ph.D., William R. Middlethon III, Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences”
With 2023 on pace to become one of the warmest years on record, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is relaunching its Climate Café Series! Each Climate Café is designed to be an informative, casual gathering that encourages conversations focused on groundbreaking climate science. Read more “Dr. Ben Kirtman Joins the Rosenstiel School CLIMATE CAFÉ Conversation 10/18”
An El Niño climate pattern, which happens roughly every two to seven years, began in June. Typically, it brings wind shear that suppresses hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean. This year, however, temperatures in the North Atlantic are so hot that they’re alarming scientists and could counteract El Niño. Read more “Dr. Ben Kirtman on What El Niño and a Warm Atlantic Ocean Could Mean for Florida”
IDSC Deputy Director Dr. Ben Kirtman, a professor in the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was recently named the inaugural William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences. Joining him are Roni Avissar, center, dean of the Rosenstiel School, and philanthropist William R. Middelthon III (on the right). Read more “Dr. Ben Kirtman Awarded Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences”