Welcome to the Washburn Lab

The Washburn Lab is affiliated with the Marine Science Institute (MSI) based at the University of California (UCSB). The lab deals with issues and questions that involve many different ocean sciences. Libe Washburn, Professor of Oceanography, leads projects that often involve collaboration with other research units or governmental agencies. See our project page to see what we are working on.

Current Projects

Radar on a hill overlooking ocean

HF Radar For Measuring Surface Currents

Kelp on ocean surface with isalnd in background

Wind Relaxation and Coastal Ocean Circulation

Aerial Drones for Coastal Oceanographic Research

MSI Wave Pressure Data Logger

Ships of Opportunity

Autonomous Boogie Board