ESSIC seeks to understand the relationships between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land masses and biosphere, with an eye to the influence of human activities on Earth's coupled systems.

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Li Awarded Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal

August 29, 2025

Distinguished University Professor Zhanqing Li is to receive the Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal, one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the American Meteorological

A visualization of the southern ocean

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Data Management Protocol Launched

August 29, 2025

Welcome to the Fall 2025 ESSIC Seminar Series!

August 28, 2025

Creating a Climate Data Record with Soil Moisture

August 28, 2025

Figure 9: Metop-B ASCAT pass valid at ~0105 UTC 21 August 2025. This image was exported from AWIPS, and can be shared upon request.

Hurricane Erin: East Coast Impacts and Extratropical Transition

August 26, 2025

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Last Updated: 29 August 2025