
Tidal Flooding Talk
What the heck are ocean heat waves anyway? | TFT 8/18/2026
Join us as we explore ocean heat waves, their impact on climate, ecosystems, and coastal flooding, with expert Mari Bif, Assistant Professor, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami. Discover how marine heat waves form, their connection to El Nino, and what they mean for our planet. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ocean Heat Waves and Guest Introduction 355:31:10 The Impact of Ocean Heat Waves on Climate and Ecosystems 8333:17:55 Understanding Marine Data Collection and Monitoring Systems 18277:45:44 The North Pacific Marine Heat Wave and Its Significance 26472:12:36 Connection Between Ocean Heat Waves, El Nino, and Hurricane Season 336666:39:27 Effects of Marine Heat Waves on Ocean Ecosystems and Carbon Cycle 398055:33:00 Naming Marine Heat Waves and Their Duration 466666:39:50 Implications for Coastal Flooding and Future Climate Trends 531111:06:40 Final Thoughts and Follow-up Resources Resources University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science - https://srs.miamioh.edu/ FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) - https://fema.gov/flood-maps/communities NOAA Ocean Observing System - https://oceanobservatories.org/ Research on Marine Heat Waves in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - https://thebulletin.org/

