The Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography (CCPO) at Old Dominion University was established to promote research on the physical oceanography of the coastal ocean and related oceanographic processes. The coastal ocean is the focus of increasing research for reasons relating to both short-term anthropogenic impacts and long-term global change.

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Research

Discover our diverse range of studies, illuminating the profound influence of physical oceanography on marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

History

Founded in 1991, CCPO has been promoting research on the physical oceanography of the coastal ocean and related oceanographic processes.

Recent Publications

Eileen Hofmann and John Klinck have published a recent BOEM report on the effect of wind farms on surf clam fisheries.

Munroe, D.M., E.N. Powell, J.M. Klinck, A.M Scheld, S. Borsetti, J. Beckenstieiner, and E.E. Hofmann. 2022. Understanding Economic Impacts to the Commercial Surfclam Fishing Industry from Offshore Wind Energy Development. OCS Study, BOEM 2022-065.

Seminar Series

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