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2006 Winner
Environmental Research
Where did that jellyfish come from? What’s happening in our oceans? How do pollutants move through the oceans? And how do invading species spread?
Where did that jellyfish come from? What’s happening in our oceans? How do pollutants move through the oceans? And how do invading species spread? Matthew England and his colleagues have the answers. They have created a computer model that can reliably predict ocean circulation. It’s going to be a critical tool in understanding and predicting global climate change. It’s already highlighting the role of ships in spreading invasive ocean pests.
Entrants
Professor Matthew England
Climate and Environmental Dynamics Laboratory,
Mr Alex Sen Gupta
Climate and Environmental Dynamics Laboratory,
Dr Michael Dawson
Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, UNSW,