Oceanographer Helen E. Phillips Investigates Antarctic Circumpolar Currents, Climate Change
Dr. Helen Phillips, physical oceanographer at the University of Tasmania, researches the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, emphasizing the importance of understanding how this current separates warm and cold waters affecting global climate stability. She studies heat transfer across the current, particularly in light of climate change which is causing stronger winds and more unstable currents. Helen highlights the role of various scientific instruments and the research vessel Investigator available for Australian scientists to conduct oceanographic studies.
I received this exciting email from Matt, at CSIRO- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia’s national science research agency.
Hi Catherine
We all love your podcast and blog about Helen’s life and research, and are very happy to promote Helen’s story.
It’s a particular focus of the Marine National Facility to tell the personal stories of researchers that use RV Investigator – especially women working in STEM and leadership roles, such as Helen.
These are important stories that really resonate and inspire our next generation of marine scientists and experts.
Thanks for providing us with this great opportunity!
Cheers,
Matt
Matt Marrison
Communications Advisor
CSIRO Marine National Facility