Oceanography
Oceanography
Oceanography (pronounced: /ˌoʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfi/), also known as oceanology or marine science, is the study of the ocean. It covers a wide range of topics, including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries.
Etymology
The term "oceanography" is derived from the Greek words "ὠκεανός" (ocean) and "γράφω" (write), literally meaning "writing about the ocean."
Related Terms
- Marine Biology: The study of organisms in the ocean or other marine bodies of water.
- Physical Oceanography: The study of physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean.
- Chemical Oceanography: The study of the chemistry of the ocean and its chemical interaction with the atmosphere.
- Marine Geology: The study of the history and structure of the ocean floor.
- Ocean Acidification: The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
- Sea Level Rise: An increase in the volume of water in the world's oceans, resulting in a rise in global mean sea level.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oceanography
- Wikipedia's article - Oceanography
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