Unearthing Ancient Oceans: Insights from Sediment and Isotopes

In this conversation, we connect with Gerald Dickens to dive deep into the history of the world’s oceans – specifically looking at the changing patterns of their geology, chemistry and biology. As a Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at Trinity College Dublin, Gerald is on a mission to learn more about Earth’s past by looking below the modern ocean floor. This can tell us about climate change history, carbon mass balance, and more…

Gerald holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Oceanography (1996), an M.S. from the University of Michigan in Oceanography (1993), and a B.S. from the University of California, Davis 1989. He was also chief editor for several major earth science journals, including Geology, GSA Today, and Paleoceanography.

Join us now to learn about:

• How scientists study ancient oceans. 
• What microfossils can reveal about the past. 
• The most fascinating discoveries made by researchers drilling into the deep sea. 
• What the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) event can show us about ancient climate change, and the future. 
• Why the P.H. of the ocean is dropping, and what this can result in.

Ready to uncover the hidden history of our planet's oceans? Don't wait, hit play now and embark on this fascinating journey of discovery!

To follow along with Gerald and his intriguing work, click here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C