Recent trends in the climate of the tropical Pacific region

EXTRACT (SEE PDF FOR FULL ABSTRACT): Observations of climate variables in the tropical Pacific region are examined for the period 1970-1994. We look at a variety of climate variables, including upper ocean temperatures, surface wind stress, precipitation, and the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) and find evidence for two distinct decadal-scale warmings in the tropical Pacific ocean-atmosphere climate system during this period.

Relationships between climate and atmospheric circulation in the Sonoran Desert region

The goal of this research is to identify key features of atmospheric circulation that influence winter climate variability in the Sonoran Desert region. This relationship between winter climate and atmospheric circulation is investigated through the use of indices, which describe the principal features of circulation patterns.

A compiled key to the recent Stomatopoda of the Indo-West Pacific region

A taxonomic key is presented of the Stomatopoda (family Gonodactylidae) of the IndoWest Pacific Region.

A compiled key to the recent Stomatopoda of the Indo-West Pacific region

An identification key is given for the Stomatopod family Lysiosquillidae occurring in the Indo-West Pacific region.