Stephen Griffies addresses real issues that have plagued ocean models for many years. His thorough examination of the desired properties of numerical schemes puts ocean models on a much sounder physical footing. He has been instrumental in developing these ideas. Bringing them together in a single volume will be useful to students and researchers alike."--Kelvin Richards, University of Hawaii"A leader in the field, Stephen Griffies is very thorough in his methods and understands the workings of ocean models, and their theoretical underpinning, as much as anyone in the world at the present time. His book has evolved as research has evolved, and consequently it is right at the forefront of our current understanding."--Richard J. Greatbatch, Dalhousie University"This clear, well-written book comprehensively covers the most important advances in ocean models for climate over the past ten years. The author's qualifications to write it are second to none."--Peter Gent, National Center for Atmospheric Research