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The Anatomy of a Wave
A wave forms in a series of crests and troughs. The crests are the peak heights of...
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Storm Waves Strike
Strong and persistent storm wind builds large waves. ...
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Waves Rolling
A waves breaks as it nears the shore. ...
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Currents, Waves, and Tides
Looking toward the sea from land, it may appear that the ocean is a stagnant place....
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Who Moved the Beach?
Coastal erosion is a natural process that sweeps large sections of land out to sea....
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:22

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Wavechasers and the Samoan Passage
Watch as a team of wave chasers heads to Somoa where they search for an undersea...
Wed, 12/02/2015 - 09:46

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Ship Under a Bridge
Ocean conditions change every hour of every day. Tides, currents, and winds are...
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 11:34

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Seaside Lichens
Very few plant species can survive close to the ocean, where pounding surf fills...
August 2015

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The Importance of a Wave
Large waves are a draw for surfers, scientists and spectators alike to locations...
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The Sant Ocean Hall: Life in the Sand Exhibit
Soft sand, gentle waves, colorful beach glass, seaweed, and scattered shells. It...
September 2011