Ocean Climate Modeling and Ocean Circulation

Dear Colleagues,

Ocean circulation plays a critical role in regulating the global climate and transporting energy and materials. It profoundly influences both the climate system and marine ecosystems. Advances in ocean climate modeling, including numerical models and artificial intelligence (AI), now enable a more accurate simulation and prediction of circulation patterns and their climate feedbacks. This Special Issue seeks contributions on the latest developments in ocean climate modeling and circulation, with emphasis on predictive modeling using numerical and AI-based approaches, model-driven analyses of ocean processes, and interactions between the ocean and other spheres. Submissions exploring subgrid-scale parameterizations that integrate dynamics and AI to enhance model fidelity and computational efficiency are also encouraged. In addition, this Special Issue will address how ocean processes respond to climate change, with a focus on key mechanisms such as circulation variability, heat transport, and carbon cycling. By consolidating research from scientists worldwide, this Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of ocean climate modeling and circulation dynamics, providing essential scientific support for climate change mitigation and sustainable development.

Prof. Dr. Ru Chen
Prof. Dr. Guijun Han
Guest Editors

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