About Me
I am Francisco Machín, a Professor of Physical Oceanography at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). My research explores ocean dynamics from basin-scale circulation to mesoscale and submesoscale processes, with a particular interest in coastal oceanography and the Canary Islands region. I study how eddies, fronts and other dynamic structures influence the transport of pollutants, including marine plastics and microplastics, as well as biogeochemical tracers and organic matter.
Alongside my research activities, I teach at undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to the development of oceanography education through the Master's Degree in Oceanography at ULPGC. I am a member of the OFyGA research group within the EcoAqua Institute and actively promote open science and scientific outreach through Oceanofisica, a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge, resources and tools in physical oceanography.
My full CV can be viewed on the platform provided by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: https://accedacris.ulpgc.es/entities/person/francisco.machin.
Why This Website?
Physical oceanography is a relatively young discipline that is rapidly evolving, becoming increasingly complex and specialized. In this context, it is crucial to maintain a holistic perspective, ensuring we understand where the field stands and how its various branches interconnect.
The idea for this website originated from an earlier effort to create a resources page hosted on our research group’s website, which is still available. However, I soon realized that to build a truly comprehensive hub for physical oceanography, a more dedicated and thematically structured platform was necessary. This realization led to the development of this website, designed to serve as a central repository for the field.
This website serves as a hub for organizing, sharing, and exploring the multifaceted nature of physical oceanography. Through carefully curated resources and tools, it seeks to support researchers, educators, and enthusiasts in exploring and eventually mastering the discipline effectively. The diagram below illustrates the diverse branches of physical oceanography, highlighting its rich and interconnected structure.
Disclaimer
The content of this website has been proofread using artificial intelligence tools to improve the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of the texts. However, I, as the author of this website, take full responsibility for the scientific concepts and texts presented here.