- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Oceans | Science News
Oceans Combining western science with Indigenous knowledge could help the Arctic Polar marine ecologist Marianne Falardeau investigates how Arctic ecosystems are shifting under climate change
- Tracking Ocean Plastic From Space - NASA Earthdata
Researchers are using satellite data and machine learning to map microplastic concentrations across the 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
- Ocean in Motion - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The ocean, however, is a non-linear and chaotic system, meaning nothing scales in a straight line, and even small perturbations in a current’s temperature, salinity, strength, or location can cause large changes that ripple through the planet’s teleconnection
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