Meet Our Scientists

James Overland
Research Area: Arctic, Climate Research, Marine Science
Research oceanographer Jim Overland, Ph.D., helps decision makers understand the science behind climate change and Arctic ecosystems.

Sarah Purkey
Research Area: Climate Research, Marine Science
Sarah Purkey's research adds to our understanding about the relationship between the deep ocean and the climate system.

Gregory C. Johnson
Research Area: Climate Research, Marine Science
Gregory Johnson is an oceanographer for the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. He calls the ocean the "flywheel" of the climate system. Read his profile to see why.

Edward Cokelet
Research Area: Marine Science
Edward "Ned" Cokelet is a physical oceanographer who studies the physics behind Bering Sea ecosystems and how they may change in the future.

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