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Oceanography
The scientific studies of the ocean.
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Meridional
Earth science; Oceanography
Refers to motion or distance along lines of longitude. See also zonal.
Symmetric instability
Earth science; Oceanography
Similar to inertial instability but due to imbalance between pressure gradient and inertial forces for infinitessimal disturbances that meridionally displaces fluid along isentropes (in atmosphere) ...
Coral
Earth science; Oceanography
Simple marine animals that live symbiotically with algae. In the symbiotic relationship, the algae provides the coral with nutrients, while the coral provide the algae with a structure to live in. ...
Coral reef
Earth science; Oceanography
Ridge of limestone found generally below the ocean surface. This marine feature is produced by numerous colonies of tiny coral animals, called polyps, that create calcium carbonate structures around ...
Coastal dune
Earth science; Oceanography
Sand dune that forms in coastal areas. The sand for its formation is supplied from a beach.
Coastal zone
Earth science; Oceanography
Relatively nutrient-rich, shallow part of the ocean that extends from the high-tide mark on land to the edge of the continental shelf.
Brine
Earth science; Oceanography
Seawater with a salinity greater than 35 parts per thousand. Usually occurs in isolated bodies of seawater that have high amounts of water loss due to evaporation.
