March 28th, 2025
A paper co-authored by John Dunne, head of GFDL’s Earth System Processes and Interactions Division, was recognized as one of the top 10 most cited papers in 2023 by the Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Geophysical Union.
The authors of the paper, “Global surface ocean acidification indicators from 1750 to 2100,” used computer simulations and observational data to create a new data product, offering improved projections of ocean acidification conditions from the start of the Industrial Revolution in 1750 to the end of the 21st century. These projections will support ocean acidification research at regional and global scales, and provide essential information to guide ocean acidification mitigation and adaptation efforts for various sectors, including fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, marine resource decision-makers, and the general public.
This recognition highlights the continued relevance of GFDL’s Earth System modeling expertise in supporting global state-of-the-science assessments. The study exemplifies the importance of NOAA’s sustained, collaborative research that delivers information for climate resilience and marine resource management. This work supports GFDL’s mission to advance scientific understanding of the Earth System and provide trusted, actionable information in service of an economically prosperous society.