Decoding Earth's Climate History Through Ocean Chemistry: Dr. Sophie Hines' Journey
In this episode of the Smoko Podcast, we delve into the world of chemical oceanography with Dr. Sophie Hines, Assistant Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Dr. Hines shares her path from a chemistry major to leading research in paleoceanography, focusing on how ocean chemistry can unravel Earth's climate history.
Dr. Hines discusses her work studying glacial-interglacial climate change and the role of ocean circulation in major climate transitions. She explains how analyzing chemical proxies in ocean sediments helps reconstruct past ocean conditions, providing insights into how the ocean has influenced Earth's climate over millennia.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Hines emphasizes the importance of understanding past climate events to predict future climate scenarios. She also shares her experiences leading the Hines Lab at WHOI, mentoring students, and conducting research in challenging marine environments.
“Climate science is like solving a mystery across millennia; every discovery connects us to the planet.”
– Dr. Sophie Hines
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