Our coastal physical oceanography lab specializes in estuarine and coastal processes with an interest in interdisciplinary projects that address how physics impacts important biological and chemical processes in the coastal environment. We use observational, numerical, and analytical approaches to study coastal ocean dynamics in our own backyard and across the globe. This includes applied, location-specific research and process-based general studies. We integrate not only research and teaching, but we also work hard to incorporate our work with public outreach and policy.