Oceanography

Definition of Oceanography as it relates to Science, Earth Science

Oceanography is an earth science dedicated to studying the world's oceans, their characteristics, and phenomena related to them. It encompasses various fields such as physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, and geological oceanography. Physical oceanographers examine the physical properties of seawater, waves, tides, and currents, while chemical oceanographers study the composition of seawater, including its salinity, temperature, nutrients, and pollutants. Biological oceanographers investigate marine life and ecosystems, while geological oceanographers focus on the seafloor's structure, sedimentation, and geologic history. Overall, oceanography seeks to understand the complex interactions between the oceans and the rest of the Earth system, including the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and cryosphere.

Child Hierarchical Categories

[Biogeochemistry]

[Climate Change]

[Geochemistry]

[Life Science]

[Marine Biology]

[Marine Geology]

[Paleontology]

[Physical Science]

[Plate Tectonics]

[Stratigraphy]

[Volcanology]

Note
  • [oceanography.publuu.com] Bookshelf
  • [tos.org] The Oceanography Society | The Oceanography Society
  • [noc.ac.uk] National Oceanography Centre | In-depth knowledge of the ocean helps our planet flourish
  • [iabo.org] IABO website – International Association for Biological Oceanography
  • [nio.org] Welcome to CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
  • [aslo.org] ASLO - Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
  • [metoc.navy.mil] Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command | Public Facing
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