The study of the oceans can take many forms: chemical, biological, and physical. Oceanography research at UM investigates the properties of oceans, past and present. Researchers study internal wave formation, model ancient tidal waves, and paleo-ocean circulation patterns, reconstruct temperature, salinity, and water chemistry in ancient oceans, and relate changes in ocean sediments to past climate shifts.

FacultySpecialitiesAssociated Laboratories and Research Groups
Brian ArbicPhysical Oceanography, Numerical Modeling, Satellite Oceanography, Oceanography Capacity Development in AfricaArbic Group
Julie ColeCoral Reefs, Caves, Drought, El Nino, Common Era, HoloceneJulia Cole's Climate Lab
Greg DickGeomicrobiology, Environmental Biogeochemistry, Geochemistry, Oceanography, GeobiologyMichigan Geomicrobiology Lab
Ingrid HendySedimentology, Micropaleontology, Paleoceanography, Glaciology 
Jenan KharbushOceanography, Geobiology, Environmental Sciences, GeochemistryKharbush Lab
Sierra PetersenPast Greenhouse Climates, Mass Extinctions, Stable and Clumped Isotope Paleothermometry, Fossil Mollusks, SclerochronologyLab Website
Affiliated FacultySpecialtiesPrimary AffiliationAssociated Laboratories and Research Groups
Kerri PrattChemistry, Polar Regions, Snow, AtmosphereChemistryPratt Lab