JP Walsh
Professor, Oceanographer
Director, URI Coastal Resources Center
Walsh’s research focuses on coastal sedimentary processes and related phenomena, such as coastal erosion and the identification of sand resources for beach nourishment. He uses sediment characteristics, oceanographic measurements, and geophysical methods to understand the processes shaping the shoreline and seafloor. Walsh feels that his work is important to understanding geochemical cycling, evaluating ecosystem changes, defining coastal hazards and managing natural resources, and he has and continues to conduct research throughout the world.
“The ultimate fate of most marine plastics is believed to be on the coastline or ocean floor. We need to better understand how it moves in the sea so its environmental impact can be better assessed.”
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