The art of moving water

GPS-tracked drifters reveal how surface currents and wind transport plastic pollution in Nottawasaga Bay, Georgian Bay, highlighting accumulation zones and fragmentation risks.

A clear distinction between storm surges (driven by wind and pressure) and seiches (oscillatory responses), explaining their different dynamics and impacts on Great Lakes coastal communities.

An overview of meteotsunamis, atmospheric-generated waves that pose hazards to Great Lakes beachgoers and mariners, and the challenges in forecasting these events.

Seiche events in Lake Ontario can resuspend sediments and release sequestered phosphorus into the water column, impacting nutrient retention in coastal wetlands.

A tribute to Brian Eadie (1944–2024), a respected leader in Great Lakes biogeochemistry and sediment resuspension research who mentored generations of scientists at NOAA GLERL.

Analysis of recent warm winters in Lake Ontario suggests a shift in mixing and stratification patterns, with profound implications for oxygen levels, nutrient cycling, and fish habitats.

Research in the Dead Sea reveals how tiny water motions and double-diffusive instabilities create massive salt deposits, offering insights into ancient geological events and coastal erosion.