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OCEAN SCIENCES

Sea Level Rise

Sea Level Rise

Global sea level is rising. It is critical to understand how and where sea level is rising to protect our communities.

Marine Heatwaves

Marine Heatwaves

Marine heatwaves have become more frequent, more intense, and had far-reaching impacts.

Polar Seas

Polar Seas

Polar seas influence ocean circulation and may even impact the weather where you live.

Swirling Seas & Skies

Swirling Seas & Skies

Earth’s rotation contributes to the swirling motion of eddies in our ocean and hurricanes in our skies.

Water Cycle

Water Cycle

Our ocean covers more than 70% of earth’s surface. So, it’s not surprising it plays a huge in the global water cycle.

Ocean Motion

Ocean Motion

Breaking waves, swirling eddies, and overturning circulation. Our ocean is in constant motion.

Living Ocean

Living Ocean

From bacteria to whales and everything in between, the ocean hosts 80% of all biodiversity on Earth.

Carbon Cycle

Carbon Cycle

Carbon moves among the atmosphere, land, and ocean in a cycle that impacts life on Earth, including humans.