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The Ekman Spiral
As wind blows over the surface layer of water, friction between the two pulls the......
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Visualizing Currents
Currents on the ocean surface are driven by wind, temperature, gravity, and the......
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What Drives Ocean Currents?
Students will gain an understanding of how water density and salinity affect ocean......
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The Salt Pans
The Mediterranean is super salty due to intense evaporation. Here, locals in......
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Robotic Ocean Explorer
This is the world’s first unmanned, underwater robot—or “glider”—to cross......
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Ups and Downs
The rise and fall of the ocean tides is a predictable phenomenon influenced by the......
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