4. The Science of Ice Shelf Melt
06/25/24 • 22 min
In this episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese engages with Dr. Elin Darelius, an esteemed physical oceanographer, to unravel the complex behaviors of Antarctica’s ice shelves. Together, they explore the vital interactions between the ice shelves and the Southern Ocean, illuminating their pivotal role in regulating the global climate and the serious implications of their melting.
Dr. Darelius sheds light on the distinctions between ice shelves and ice sheets, discussing how the melting of ice shelves, although already part of the ocean, can significantly influence sea level rise and transform the ocean's physical properties, with potential repercussions for marine life. Additionally, the episode provides a fascinating glimpse into the techniques physical oceanographers employ to gather crucial data in the harsh Antarctic environment, enhancing our understanding of these critical processes.
Episode Guest: Dr. Elin Darelius
More information about Dr. Elin Darelius here.
Browse Dr. Elin Darelius’ publications on Google Scholar
Follow Dr. Elin Darelius’ blog
More information on polar research at the University of Bergen
More information on the Bjerknes Center for Climate Research
Find. Dr. Elin Darelius on Twitter/X: @DareliusElin
Read a photo novel about on of Dr. Darelius' Antarctic adventures.
More information on the research group FRISP
Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia
Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Nela Ruiz
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese engages with Dr. Elin Darelius, an esteemed physical oceanographer, to unravel the complex behaviors of Antarctica’s ice shelves. Together, they explore the vital interactions between the ice shelves and the Southern Ocean, illuminating their pivotal role in regulating the global climate and the serious implications of their melting.
Dr. Darelius sheds light on the distinctions between ice shelves and ice sheets, discussing how the melting of ice shelves, although already part of the ocean, can significantly influence sea level rise and transform the ocean's physical properties, with potential repercussions for marine life. Additionally, the episode provides a fascinating glimpse into the techniques physical oceanographers employ to gather crucial data in the harsh Antarctic environment, enhancing our understanding of these critical processes.
Episode Guest: Dr. Elin Darelius
More information about Dr. Elin Darelius here.
Browse Dr. Elin Darelius’ publications on Google Scholar
Follow Dr. Elin Darelius’ blog
More information on polar research at the University of Bergen
More information on the Bjerknes Center for Climate Research
Find. Dr. Elin Darelius on Twitter/X: @DareliusElin
Read a photo novel about on of Dr. Darelius' Antarctic adventures.
More information on the research group FRISP
Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia
Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Nela Ruiz
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tune in to grasp the significance of these winged guardians of the South and the scientific endeavors that help us protect them.
Episode Guest: Dr. Richard Phillips
Browse Dr. Phillip’s publications on Research Gate
Dr. Phillip’s projects at the BAS
Giant Petrels: Heroes or Villains on YouTube
Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia
Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Nela Ruiz
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode Guest: Dr. Clara Manno
More information about Dr. Clara Manno here.
Browse Dr. Clara Manno’s’ publications on Google Scholar
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Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia
Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Nela Ruiz
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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