Steve Morey

Steve Morey is a Professor of Environmental Studies at Florida A&M University. His research focuses on shelf processes, coastal upwelling, estuarine connectivity, and circulation dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico. He employs observational data and numerical models to investigate physical oceanographic phenomena, with interdisciplinary collaborations in marine ecology, meteorology, and computational science. Current projects include studies on estuarine systems, fisheries impacts, and air-sea interactions.

Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts.

Research Interests: Key areas include Gulf of Mexico circulation (Loop Current dynamics, mesoscale eddies), topographic Rossby waves, oil spill modeling (e.g., Deepwater Horizon), and coupled physical-biogeochemical processes. His work emphasizes numerical simulations, remote sensing applications, and the integration of physical oceanography with biological and ecological systems.

Key Projects: Development of the CSOMIO coupled ocean-oil-sediment-biology model, assessment of Loop Current predictability, and investigations into slope currents and topographically trapped waves. He has contributed to understanding mercury transport in the Gulf of Mexico and storm surge modeling.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) at Florida State University, evidenced by his email domain (coaps.fsu.edu). Collaborations span academic, government (NOAA), and industry partners.