Oceanography

Oceanography

The scientific study and exploration of the ocean and of the plants and animals that live in it.

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Category: Physical oceanography
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The study of the sea, embracing and integrating all knowledge pertaining to the sea's physical boundaries, the chemistry and physics of seawater, and marine biology.

oceanography

Earth science; Physical oceanography

The scientific study and exploration of the ocean and of the plants and animals that live in it.

oceanography

Military; General military

The study of the sea, embracing and integrating all knowledge pertaining to the sea and its physical boundaries, the chemistry and physics of seawater, and marine biology. From a ...

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Geography; Physical geography

The scientific study of phenomena found in the world's oceans.

oceanography

Engineering; Coastal engineering

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oceanography

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The study of the sea , embracing and integrating all knowledge pertaining to the sea's physical boundaries, the chemistry and physics of sea water, and marine biology.

ocean

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saltwater

Earth science; Physical oceanography

Containing water that is very salty. Oceans are saltwater bodies that are fed mainly by rivers.

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A reddish-brown area in a body of water, such as ocean or river. Red tides are caused by a sudden increase in dinoflagellates.

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