Jonathan Sharples

Professor Jonathan Sharples is a Professor of Ocean Sciences at the University of Liverpool, affiliated with the School of Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads undergraduate programs in Ocean Science, Geography and Oceanography, Marine Biology with Oceanography, and Maths with Ocean and Climate Science. His research focuses on physical and biological oceanography, particularly the interplay between ocean dynamics (tides, currents, internal waves) and plankton populations, linking these processes to marine food webs and climate regulation in shelf seas.

Research interests include ocean mixing mechanisms, climate impacts on dissolved oxygen levels, and anthropogenic influences like offshore wind farms. His work integrates field observations from research ships with modeling approaches. Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Oceanography, Plankton and Climate, and Sea Practical, emphasizing hands-on data analysis. Professional activities include editorial roles (e.g., Continental Shelf Research) and membership in scientific societies like the American Geophysical Union.

Publications highlight studies on internal tides, wind farm impacts, and seasonal stratification effects. Advising includes supervision of theses on topics like plankton productivity and oceanographic processes. Current research explores climate change effects on shelf sea oxygenation and the role of physical processes in sustaining marine ecosystems.