The Rise of Marine Heat Waves

Guest: Dr. Dillon Amaya The Pacific Ocean covers nearly a third of our planet, and yet some of its most important changes happen far from shore and often out of sight. But whether it's a developing El Niño, a cooling La Niña, or an expansive marine heat wave, what happens in the Pacific can influence weather, ecosystems, and communities around the world. Today on Weather Geeks, we're joined by Dillon Amaya, whose research focuses on the complex relationship between the ocean and the atmosphere. We'll explore the growing scientific interest in Pacific marine heat waves, what we've learned from some of the most notable events in recent years, and how these episodes can ripple through both weather and climate systems. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marine Heat Waves 02:32 Dylan Amaya's Journey into Meteorology 05:34 Understanding Marine Heat Waves 08:48 Marine Heat Waves vs. Ocean Warming 11:38 Impact of Marine Heat Waves on Weather 13:37 Break 1 13:39 Marine Heat Waves and El Niño 17:45 Causes and Effects of Marine Heat Waves 20:54 Ocean Temperature Changes and Jet Stream Dynamics 22:11 Marine Heat Waves and Climate Variability 23:59 Ecosystem Impacts of Marine Heat Waves 25:41 Coral Reefs and Marine Heat Waves 27:17 Global Hot Spots for Marine Heat Waves 28:05 Break 2 28:06 Understanding Atlantic Niña and Its Effects 30:32 European Heat Waves and Ocean Anomalies 31:37 Surprising Discoveries in Marine Heat Wave Research 34:13 Climate Change and Ocean Temperature Trends 36:22 Future Research Directions in Marine Heat Waves 37:41 Machine Learning in Marine Heat Wave Forecasting Resources NOAA PSL Marine Heat Waves Forecast System - https://psl.noaa.gov/marine-heatwaves/ NOAA Ocean Temperature Monitoring - https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/GODAS/ El Nino and La Nina Explained - NOAA - https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/elninolanina/ Marine Blob Tracker - NOAA - https://www.integratedecosystemassessment.noaa.gov/regions/california-current/california-current-marine-heatwave-tracker-blobtracker Scripps Institution of Oceanography - https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ Guest links LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dillon-j-amaya-2bb2a892 Twitter - https://twitter.com/dillonamaya North Carolina State University - Dillon Amaya Profile - https://meas.sciences.ncsu.edu/people/djamaya/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.