The Oceans in a Changing Climate (SOES2043)

Semester 2, 2026-2027

Module lead of SOES2043. A hands-on intro to how the ocean responds to and, in turn, shapes the changing climate. After introducing core climate basics, we examine how the ocean responds to external forcing at the surface and in the interior, through physical, chemical, and biological processes. We then explore the consequences of these changes for the atmosphere, cryosphere, marine ecosystems, and human society. Through lectures and hands-on practical sessions that involve analysing observations, interpreting earth-system model outputs, and experimenting with simple climate models, this module builds your climate literacy in an oceanographic context and equips you with essential skills for advanced study in the years ahead.