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Bruce Monger is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. He received his B.A. from the University of Washington and his Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii. His work focuses on utilizing satellite remote sensing methods to study the environmental controls of oceans and he leads a well-regarded training program in ocean remote sensing. Dr. Monger's research interests include the impact of rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations on global ocean ecosystems, particularly through the effects of increasing ocean temperatures and ocean acidification. He investigates a wide array of impacts associated with these dual threats, including the effects on coral reefs, shifts in biogeographic provinces of pelagic ecosystems, rapid changes in Arctic ecosystems, and the global expansion of oxygen minimum zones, all of which have significant implications due to ocean acidification. Dr. Monger emphasizes the urgency of addressing these rapid changes, advocating for actions to reduce CO2 emissions to zero by mid-century. He teaches courses such as Introductory Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, and a Satellite Remote Sensing course which equips students with the necessary practical skills to analyze and visualize remotely sensed data.
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