Estel Font

I investigate how fine-scale ocean processes shape oxygen distribution and ventilation in low-oxygen environments, with a particular focus on the West African margin (https://westafricanmargin.com/). My research examines how physical dynamics connect coastal and open-ocean systems, influence biogeochemical variability, and ultimately shape ecosystem responses to changing oxygen conditions. I use autonomous observing platforms to resolve processes and their impacts across physical, biogeochemical, and ecosystem scales that are difficult to capture with conventional observations. My work aims to improve our understanding of ocean oxygen dynamics and their consequences for marine ecosystems while advancing autonomous technologies for sustained ocean observing.

October 2026