What the heck are ocean heat waves anyway? | TFT 8/18/2026

<p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Ocean Heat Waves and Guest Introduction</p><p>355:31:10 The Impact of Ocean Heat Waves on Climate and Ecosystems</p><p>8333:17:55 Understanding Marine Data Collection and Monitoring Systems</p><p>18277:45:44 The North Pacific Marine Heat Wave and Its Significance</p><p>26472:12:36 Connection Between Ocean Heat Waves, El Nino, and Hurricane Season</p><p>336666:39:27 Effects of Marine Heat Waves on Ocean Ecosystems and Carbon Cycle</p><p>398055:33:00 Naming Marine Heat Waves and Their Duration</p><p>466666:39:50 Implications for Coastal Flooding and Future Climate Trends</p><p>531111:06:40 Final Thoughts and Follow-up Resources</p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://srs.miamioh.edu/" target="_blank">https://srs.miamioh.edu/</a></p><p>FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fema.gov/flood-maps/communities" target="_blank">https://fema.gov/flood-maps/communities</a></p><p>NOAA Ocean Observing System - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oceanobservatories.org/" target="_blank">https://oceanobservatories.org/</a></p><p>Research on Marine Heat Waves in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebulletin.org/" target="_blank">https://thebulletin.org/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>