  Oceanic surface flows are dominated by finite-time Lagrangian coherent
structures that separate regions of qualitatively different dynamical behavior.
Among these, eddy boundaries are of particular interest. Their exact
identification is crucial for the study of oceanic transport processes and the
investigation of impacts on marine life and the climate. Here, we present a
novel method purely based on convexity, a condition that is intuitive and
well-established, yet not fully explored. We discuss the underlying theory,
derive an algorithm that yields comprehensible results and illustrate the
presented method by identifying coherent structures and filaments in
simulations and real oceanic velocity fields.
