“Magmatism Controls Global Oceanic Transform Fault Topography” Speaker: Dr. Xiaochuan Tian, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Boston College Abstract Oceanic transform faults are fundamental features of plate tectonics, accommodating strike-slip motion between two adjacent mid-ocean ridge segments. The continuations of these faults form tectonically inactive fracture zones, creating the longest ‘scars’ on the Earth’s surface. Yet, despite […]

July 31, 2023 — OSEC 202, 11 a.m. Dr. Kathrin Busch, Bedford Institute of Oceanography Deep-sea coral and sponge microbiomes in an ecosystem context– key aspects, spatio-temporal predictions, management, and technology development Abstract Symbioses between microbes and invertebrates are emerging as key drivers of ecosystem health and services. Deep-sea corals and sponges can harbour dense […]

Questions or concerns about the RI coast can be addressed to the beach survey team. Beach Survey Supervisor Survey Assistant

“Slow slip events in the Mexican subduction zone and their importance in the seismic cycle” Speaker: Dr. Mathilde Radiguet, ISTerre, Grenoble, France Abstract Active faults in the Earth build up tectonic stress during the interseismic period and release it in brutal earthquakes via rapid seismic slip. Improvements in earth observations over the last two decades […]

With support from the National Science Foundation, a multidisciplinary collaboration that includes GSO associate professor Melissa Omand is working to bring biodegradable plastics to the ocean, and to market. By Hugh Markey When Associate Professor Melissa Omand came to GSO in 2015, collecting data on ocean currents meant deploying large numbers of instruments. It also […]

Candidate Presentation Dr. Joshua Kelly, Cal State — Los Angeles “A Satellite’s Perspective of Shifting Sand and Snow” ABSTRACT: Studying the effects of a changing climate on coastal and glacial landscapes often requires the use of satellite remote sensing due to the logistical hurdles presented by traveling to and working in such environments. An important […]

May, 2023 What impacts can be expected? Please anticipate normal construction activities which produce noise, dust, and large loud trucks and heavy equipment. Campus impacts will include utility outages where buildings may lose power, gas, and or water. There will also be changes to traffic circulation and parking. Please observe all safety signs and traffic […]