Analyzing Earth's Past: Ancient Oceans, Climate Change, & Hidden Secrets Beneath The Seafloor

What can examining the changing patterns of oceanic geology, chemistry, and biology tell us about the history of Earth’s climate? Joining us to dive into the topic of ancient oceans and climate change is Gerald Dickens, a Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at Trinity College Dublin…

Gerald’s research, which analyzes the depths below the modern ocean floor, is a crucial tool in understanding Earth's past. His work provides valuable insights into climate trends, carbon mass balance, and more – bridging the gap between climate change science and environmental geoscience. 

Geralds received his Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Michigan in 1996, an M.S. in Oceanography from the University of Michigan in 1993, and a B.S. from the University of California, Davis in 1989. He was also chief editor for several major earth science journals, including Geology, GSA Today, and Paleoceanography.

Click play to discover: 

• The scientific methods used for exploring our planet's ancient oceans.
• What the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) event can tell us about past and future climate change.
• The potential impacts of dropping P.H. levels in the ocean. 

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