- Ocean - NASA Earthdata
The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth’s surface and contains 97% of the planet’s water This vast, critical reservoir supports a abundance of life and helps regulate Earth’s climate
- Ocean Topics - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Explore how the ocean shapes life on Earth It sustains us, surprises us, and holds mysteries we're only beginning to understand Dive into key topics here
- Why is the ocean vital for our survival? - Woods Hole Oceanographic . . .
Without the ocean, life as we know it wouldn't be possible There are a number of key reasons why First, the ocean is the largest source of oxygen on Earth According to scientists, approximately half of the planet's oxygen production originates from the sea Most of this oxygen is created in the top 200 meters (656 feet) of the ocean's surface Within this depth, sunlight penetrates
- Ocean Acidification - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ocean acidification is a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by an increase of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Ocean Learning Hub - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Discover the Ocean Learning Hub—your gateway to trusted ocean science content Easily explore by topic, media type, grade level, and educational standards
- The Gulf Stream - NASA Earthdata
The ocean is a vast and critical reservoir that supports a diversity of life, helps regulate climate, provides a large amount of the planet’s oxygen, and stores an abundance of carbon dioxide NASA satellite, airborne, and in-situ missions and projects are constantly collecting data about the global ocean
- Ocean Circulation - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ocean circulation refers to the flow of water throughout the world's oceans, which acts as a fundamental driver of Earth's climate This continuous movement redistributes heat, cycles essential nutrients for marine life, and affects the structure and health of ocean ecosystems
- Oceanus Magazine | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Oceanus explores the oceans in depth, highlighting the research and researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in news, features, and interviews written by magazine staff, with full-color photographs and illustrations
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