Research Theme 5: Oceanography
Research Theme 5: Oceanography EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography Oceanic, atmospheric, and terrestrial processes are coupled and interdependent, making OCEANOGRAPHY a critical research element. Physical processes from the deep ocean to the coastline impact regional ecosystems’ functionality, health, and resilience. Impacts include thermal stress response, recovery after disturbance, animal reproduction, and connectivity of organisms and materials, such as sediment, in the marine environment. Oceanography EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography Meet The Team Dr. Rick Nemeth VI-EPSCoR co-P.I. Professor, UVI Ms. Vanessa McKague Oceanographic Technician Dr. Paul Jobsis Director, CMES Mr. Travis Hamlin Data Manager Glider Technician Dr. Dan Holstein Asst. Professor LSU Dr. Kayla Blincow Asst. Professor UVI Dr. Tyler Smith VI-EPSCoR co-P.I. Professor, UVI Mr. Doug Wilson Courtesy Professor, CMES EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. …
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Research Theme 5: Oceanography EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography Oceanic, atmospheric, and terrestrial processes are coupled and interdependent, making OCEANOGRAPHY a critical research element. Physical processes from the deep ocean to the coastline impact regional ecosystems’ functionality, health, and resilience. Impacts include thermal stress response, recovery after disturbance, animal reproduction, and connectivity of organisms and materials, such as sediment, in the marine environment. Oceanography EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography Meet The Team Dr. Rick Nemeth VI-EPSCoR co-P.I. Professor, UVI Ms. Vanessa McKague Oceanographic Technician Dr. Paul Jobsis Director, CMES Mr. Travis Hamlin Data Manager Glider Technician Dr. Dan Holstein Asst. Professor LSU Dr. Kayla Blincow Asst. Professor UVI Dr. Tyler Smith VI-EPSCoR co-P.I. Professor, UVI Mr. Doug Wilson Courtesy Professor, CMES EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography OCEANOGRAPHY Our overall GOAL is to develop and perpetuate the human, physical, and cyber infrastructure to support oceanographic research that contributes to a deeper understanding of ocean processes and their influence on USVI ecosystems, coastlines, and population. EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography Initial Quantify the influence of oceanographic and environmental variables on significant R2R processes (fish behavior, larval dispersal) Years 1- 3 Reef Bay spawning studies Years 1 -3 USCROMS model studies (dispersal + new Sargassum award) Years 1 - 3 Share USVI Oceanography Research with Stakeholders & Provide Opportunities for New Partnerships Years 1-3 Goals & Activities EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 ROMS Model Larval Transport Pathways Salinity and Temperature variability affecting mesophotic coral reefs measured by ocean gliders Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography UVI Ocean Glider Lab (NSF MRI) Developing New Ocean Modeling Capabilities through partnerships Exploring new ocean research partnerships – Roxsi Year 4 Goals Focus on new strategies and partnerships while continuing to address wider impacts and student opportunities. EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography UVI Ocean Glider Lab NSF Major Research Instrumentation Award • Supports multiple aspects of UVI R2R research • VI Marine Mammal studies with NOAA SEFSC • Opportunities for new partnerships • Supports other unmanned assets • Attractive to diverse array of student interests EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography All these will provide new outreach opportunities to community, students, and UVI researchers – including STEM engagement from other disciplines – and will provide a long-term base capability for the Oceanography program and supporting researchers and faculty. EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography MMES Graduate Students 2023- Recent Papers and Presentations Mukherjee, S., D. Wilson, P. Jobsis, and S, Habtes, 2023. Numerical modeling of internal tides and submesoscale turbulence in the US Caribbean regional ocean. Sci Rep 13(1) DOI 10.1038/s41598- 023-27944-2 Gradone, J, W. Wilson, S. Glenn, T. Miles, 2023. Upper Ocean Transport in the Anegada Passage from Multi-Year Glider Surveys.J. Geophys Res, 128(7), https://doi.org/10.1029/2022JC019608 Wilson, D., 2022. Gliders, climatology, and ocean models – what we can learn about the NE Caribbean by increasing upper ocean observation density. Underwater Gliders Users Group Workshop Seattle ’22, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ 1QFua98fWN6yAlyWmtnVS22kjX89t0Rg6 Impacts and Research Results Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography Cole Sheeley, Joshua Solls Jesse Joy Dishon Heyliger Undergraduates – Rutgers U. Glider Workshop, 2022 Zach Briggs EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Upper Ocean Heat Content (a strong factor in tropical cyclone intensification) Collaborations Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Thank you! Dr. Tyler Smith tsmith@uvi.edu Doug Wilson Doug.Wilson@uvi.edu EPSCoR Annual Conference 2023 Dr. Tyler Smith & Doug Wilson- Oceanography