Oceanography
Oceanography is the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical and biological properties, as well as the interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, land, and human activities. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, such as marine biology, marine geology, physical oceanography, and chemical oceanography, all aimed at understanding the complex and dynamic systems that make up Earth's oceans. Researchers in oceanography seek to uncover the mysteries of the deep sea, track ocean currents, study marine life, investigate the effects of climate change on the ocean, and explore the resources and potential of the vast underwater world.
External Links
- [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