What are spring and neap tides?
A spring tide—popularly known as a “King Tide”—refers to the […]
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What is a seiche?
A seiche is a standing wave oscillating in a body […]
What does a geodesist do?
Geodesists measure and monitor the Earth to determine the exact […]
How far does sound travel in the ocean?
The distance that sound travels in the ocean varies greatly, […]
What does the ocean have waves?
Waves are created by energy passing through water, causing it […]
How long is the U.S. shoreline?
NOAA’s official value for the total length of the U.S. […]
What does an oceanographer do?
An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of […]
What is hydrography?
Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical […]
What is Forchhammer’s Principle?
Forchhammer’s Principle refers to the chemical composition of ocean water. […]
What is marine biogeography?
Marine biogeography is the study of marine species, the geographic […]