What the heck are ocean heat waves anyway? | TFT 8/18/2026

Join us as we explore ocean heat waves, their impact on climate, ecosystems, and coastal flooding, with expert Mari Bif, Assistant Professor, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami. Discover how marine heat waves form, their connection to El Nino, and what they mean for our planet.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ocean Heat Waves and Guest Introduction355:31:10 The Impact of Ocean Heat Waves on Climate and Ecosystems8333:17:55 Understanding Marine Data Collection and Monitoring Systems18277:45:44 The North Pacific Marine Heat Wave and Its Significance26472:12:36 Connection Between Ocean Heat Waves, El Nino, and Hurricane Season336666:39:27 Effects of Marine Heat Waves on Ocean Ecosystems and Carbon Cycle398055:33:00 Naming Marine Heat Waves and Their Duration466666:39:50 Implications for Coastal Flooding and Future Climate Trends531111:06:40 Final Thoughts and Follow-up ResourcesResourcesUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science - https://srs.miamioh.edu/FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) - https://fema.gov/flood-maps/communitiesNOAA Ocean Observing System - https://oceanobservatories.org/Research on Marine Heat Waves in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - https://thebulletin.org/