This book focuses on the physical processes in the World Ocean which regulate natural climate variability. It analyses Atlantic and Indo-Pacific signals and assesses the ocean’s role in the recent hiatus of global warming and the probability of abrupt climate change.
Oceans and Society
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the “Oceans and Society: Blue Planet” initiative, a global effort to coordinate ocean-observing programmes for societal benefit. Readers will learn how ocean observations are integrated and applied to benefit us all.
Atmosphere Aerosol, Phytoplankton and its Influence on Climate Forming in the Pacific Ocean
This collection of new articles presents an overview of current research on atmosphere aerosol and phytoplankton communities. Born from a unique sailing conference, it investigates climate change’s influence and is of interest to specialists in ocean monitoring.
Marine Monitoring Platforms
This book presents a comprehensive study of the challenges and technologies for observing the ocean environment. It describes state-of-the-art marine platforms and provides a vision for the future, with recommendations for ocean monitoring in the Irish context.