The Climate Multiscale Challenge From the Lens of the Ocean

Explore the complex multiscale nature of climate change through a 48-minute Presidential Lecture focusing on oceanic systems and their role in climate dynamics. Delve into the intricate relationships between physical, biological, and chemical factors that make climate change such a formidable challenge, with particular emphasis on submesoscale turbulence occurring at 0.1-10 km scales. Learn how these oceanic processes interconnect with broader climate patterns and examine current technological proposals for carbon dioxide removal through the lens of ocean science. Gain insights into how the high dimensionality and nonlinear coupling of various climate system components create a complex web of interactions that must be understood to address global climate challenges effectively.