From June 7 to June 13, the Gordon Research Conference and Seminar on Coastal Ocean Dynamics was held at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire. This conference brought together scientists from around the world to explore pressing questions in oceanography, spanning topics from the physics and biology of tidally governed estuaries and lagoons to the processes controlling glacier and sea ice melt in high-latitude regions.

Debarshi and Parth, both PhD candidates from the Tandon Lab at UMass Dartmouth, participated in the conference, presenting posters based on their ongoing research. Debarshi presented “On the Accuracy of Air-Sea Heat Fluxes in the Arabian Sea Using OMNI Moorings,” while Parth showcased his work titled “Trans-Isthmic Jets and Eddy Evolution in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.” Their presentations sparked insightful discussions and received valuable feedback from the broader ocean science community.

Parth in front of his poster at GRC-2025

Debarshi in front of his poster at GRC-2025

From posters and sessions on cutting-edge ocean instrumentation to the complexities of upper ocean instabilities leading to turbulence, the conference provided a vibrant platform for learning and collaboration. For Debarshi and Parth, the week proved to be both productive and informative, deepening their understanding of the latest developments in coastal ocean dynamics and expanding their professional network.