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Author: Brian Caccioppoli

I am a recent graduate (Dec. 2015) from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, with a M.S. in Oceanography. My research interests include the use of geophysical mapping techniques in continental shelf, nearshore and coastal environments, paleoceanography, sea-level reconstructions and climate change.
Climate Change Coastal Management Sea-level Rise

New Model Evaluates How Coastlines in the Northeast United States Respond to Sea Level Rise

Some coastlines are more resilient to sea level rise, whereas others just plain drown. A new study by geologists at…
August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Sea-level Rise

Human Activity Far More Responsible For Rising Seas Since The Mid 20th Century

New research reports a change in the primary driver of global sea level rise. Natural climate influences on sea level…
April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Physical oceanography

The Atlantic Ocean is the Culprit in the Case of the Cooling Eastern Pacific

A classic climate "Whodunit"? Can researchers get to the bottom of the mystery of the cooling eastern Pacific Ocean, three…
March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Ecology Sea-level Rise

Salt Marshes Resilient Against Sea Level Rise

Will salt marshes survive sea level rise? Previous studies have emphatically answered “No!” suggesting a 20-50% loss by the year…
February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 Brian Caccioppoli
Biogeochemistry Ecology Geology

A Slick Study! Natural Oil Seeps and Chlorophyll

Oil seeps are naturally occurring sources of oil to the marine environment. This study looks at the impacts of oil…
January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Glaciers

Global Consequences of Melting the Pine Island Glacier

Melting Antarctic glaciers have major consequences on global climate. In this study, climate simulations reveal a seesaw like behavior where…
December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Physical oceanography Sea Ice

Sea Ice Plays a Key Role in Ocean Circulation

Lower amounts of sea ice in the North Atlantic disrupts the way heat is transferred, a key factor that changes…
October 8, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Coastal Management Geology Sea-level Rise

Retreat! Barrier Beaches Meet Their Demise Despite Modest Sea Level Rise

Future sea level rise poses many challenges for communities on barrier islands. However, sea level rise alone may not be…
September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Cyclones

Global Warming Means Mixed News for Hurricanes

Less frequent hurricanes can be expected due to climate change, a surprising finding considering the long list of challenges. Sound…
July 2, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Book Review

Satellites Agree: Sea Level Rise Accelerated Over Last Decade

Satellite altimetry: talk about a game-changer! Measurement of the oceans’ sea surface height by satellite altimetry has revolutionized the study…
June 3, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change

Slightly Refreshing News In A Time of Drought

Two hot items in climate science today are the North American drought and the decade-long warming hiatus. This study finds…
May 5, 2015May 5, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Sea-level Rise

Rise Up! Overestimated sea-level rise during the 20th century.

Calculating a global average change in sea-level over the twentieth-century is no walk in the park. This study uses a…
April 6, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Sea-level Rise

A Leap in Sea-level Along the East Coast of North America

From 2009-2010, the Northeast coast of North America experienced approximately four inches of sea-level rise, quite the departure from the…
March 3, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change

The Not So Stable Holocene

Here at Oceanbites, we hope you have been enjoying your stay in the Holocene Epoch, a span of time ranging…
February 2, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Coastal Management Geology Sea-level Rise

Barrier Island Stability Rooted in Their Plant Life

How stable are the barrier islands that outline many coastal communities around the world? To answer this question, scientists look…
January 2, 2015 Brian Caccioppoli
Geology Hazards

Double Whammy: A Second Source of the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami

A powerful offshore earthquake was quickly identified as the source of the catastrophic 2011 Tohoku tsunami, which devastated portions of…
December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change Human impacts Sea-level Rise

On the Verge: Sea Level to Emerge

What is natural and what is human induced climate change? A controversial topic indeed, determining when a natural process has…
November 7, 2014 Brian Caccioppoli
Biology Climate Change

Reconstructing Regional Climate and Oceanographic Processes From Tree Rings

Researchers are using centuries of tree growth data to understand variability in upwelling, productivity and marine ecosystem health in the…
October 6, 2014 Brian Caccioppoli
Biology Geology Physiology

A “Jaw-dropping” Cambrian Fish!

A 500 million year old primitive fish sheds light on vertebrate evolution and the emergence of jawed fish.
September 5, 2014September 8, 2014 Brian Caccioppoli
Climate Change

Global Warming Hiatus? Blame the Atlantic!

From the early 1990s on, the Earth has been experiencing a global warming hiatus, where the post-industrial warming trend has…
August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 Brian Caccioppoli

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