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Bruce Monger received a B.A. degree from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii. He uses satellite remote sensing methods to study the environmental controls of oceans and teaches a world-renowned training program on ocean remote sensing. Monger's research focuses on the impact of rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations on global ocean ecosystems, particularly due to the dual actions of rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification. His work examines the wide range of impacts these threats cause, including effects on coral reefs, shifts in biogeographic provinces in pelagic ecosystems, and rapid changes in Arctic ecosystems. Additionally, he investigates the global expansion of oxygen minimum zones and the broad impacts of ocean acidification. Monger emphasizes the speed of changes taking place and the need for rapid action to bring CO2 emissions to zero by mid-century. He teaches courses such as Introductory Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, and Satellite Remote Sensing, providing students with a realistic view of the role of microbes in carbon cycling in the ocean and the environmental threats facing these ecosystems.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaches courses in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences with an emphasis on oceanography and remote sensing.
Department of Architecture