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University of Washington
Box 357940
Seattle, WA 98105
eleanor@ocean.washington.edu
339A Ocean Sciences Building
Tel: 206-221-6734

About me

I am a graduate student in physical oceanography working with Peter Rhines (advisor) at the University of Washington.

I am interested in high-latitudes--due to their steep gradients, small Rossby radius and importance to the climate. I also enjoy thinking about bio-physical interactions.

My research interests going forward include mesoscale processes such as eddies, fronts, and boundary currents, using satellite and in situ data, or process-scale numerical models.

Teaching

OCN506c (2008): Communicating Science with Figures, Principles and Practice

Recent fun stuff

Argo float trajectories in the Labrador Sea, a movie of trajectories from 1998 through March 2007. A fun way to watch the deeper boundary currents. (added July 2)

Current Research

The spring phytoplankton bloom in the north Labrador Sea is enhanced in years with increased runoff from Greenland.

Starting with 10 years of SeaWiFS ocean color, I describe hydrographic and dynamical conditions under which the bloom blooms.