Characterizing the evolution of Messinian Mediterranean-Atlantic exchange and deciphering — NSF Award to Louisiana State Universit
This project evaluates the importance of ocean gateways, the connection between two important bodies of water. Specifically, the movement of tectonic plates has caused the Gibraltar and other straits to close multiple times in Earth’s history, separating the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. Because ocean circ
| Award title | Characterizing the evolution of Messinian Mediterranean-Atlantic exchange and deciphering |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2508926 |
| Awardee | Louisiana State University |
| City | BATON ROUGE |
| State | LA |
| Amount obligated | $399,199 |
| Principal investigator | Sophie Warny |
| Program | Marine Geology and Geophysics |
| Start date | 08/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project evaluates the importance of ocean gateways, the connection between two important bodies of water. Specifically, the movement of tectonic plates has caused the Gibraltar and other straits to close multiple times in Earth’s history, separating the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. Because ocean circulation is density-driven, isolating the salty, dense Mediterranean waters from the Atlantic can influence global circulation as well as regional climate. This project uses palynol |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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