Research Highlights Presented at the AGU Fall Meeting in New Orleans
22/12/2025
The AGU Annual Meeting is one of the largest and most influential global gatherings of Earth and space scientists, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers from universities, government agencies, and industry. It highlights cutting-edge research in geophysics, hydrology, climate science, environmental management, and related disciplines, fostering collaborative exchange and interdisciplinary innovation across scientific communities worldwide.
The project team of the lead partner (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy of the University of Split), represented by Iva Aljinović, Veljko Srzić and Jadran Čarija, participated in the prestigious AGU Annual Meeting 2025, held from December 15 to 19, 2025, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The AGU Annual Meeting is recognized as the world’s largest and most influential scientific conference in Earth and space sciences, bringing together scientists, educators, policymakers, and professionals from around the globe to explore cutting-edge research and foster international collaboration.
The overarching theme of the 2025 conference, “Where Science Connects Us,” emphasizes the role of scientific exchange and multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental resilience, and sustainable resource management. This annual event attracts tens of thousands of attendees from more than 100 countries, offering an exceptional platform to share results, initiate new partnerships, engage with diverse stakeholders, and advance scientific knowledge.
During the meeting, the University of Split team presented two scientific posters that align with key research themes in estuarine dynamics and salinization risk assessment:
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Observation based analytical framework for the Neretva estuary salt wedge upper layer salinization risk assessment
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Revealing the seawater–freshwater interface dynamics from estuarine water column temperature observations
The first poster outlined an observation-driven analytical framework for evaluating salinization risk in the upper layer of the Neretva Estuary, combining in-situ measurements, hydrodynamic interpretation, and analytical modelling to support informed water management strategies in sensitive coastal environments. The second poster provided new insights into the dynamics of the seawater–freshwater interface, using detailed temperature profiling to enhance early detection of saltwater intrusion processes. Both presentations contribute to scientific understanding of estuarine processes and support the development of improved risk assessment methodologies under changing climatic conditions.
By presenting at AGU Annual Meeting 2025, the team had the opportunity to engage directly with a wide spectrum of Earth science researchers and stakeholders, exchange ideas with global experts, and deepen interdisciplinary cooperation. The conference’s extensive program, including scientific sessions, poster halls, workshops, and networking events, facilitated meaningful dialogue and the establishment of numerous professional contacts that can extend the impact and outreach of the project’s research outcomes.
Participation in AGU Annual Meeting 2025 underscores the scientific relevance of the team’s research activities and highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in confronting complex environmental challenges that transcend regional and disciplinary boundaries.
