Discovering Ocean's Challenges: Virtual Meetings with Researchers
Dive into the world of ocean exploration with your students through a series of virtual conferences with researchers and specialists, organized by the Tara Ocean Foundation. Explore topics such as ocean and climate, plastic pollution, plankton, and Arctic ice melting. Engage in presentations, Q&A se
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Understanding Deep Ocean Circulation and Salinity Patterns
Explore the intricate relationship between ocean salinity, vertical structure, and deep-water currents in this informative collection of images and explanations. Discover how salt inputs and outputs influence ocean salinity levels, and learn about the factors that contribute to the vertical variatio
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Impact of Indian Ocean Dipole on Central Africa Rainfall Variability
Workshop on Indian Ocean Variability and Teleconnections discussed the assessment of the link between Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and rainfall variability in Central Africa. The study utilized precipitation data, sea surface temperatures, and dynamic variables to analyze the impact of IOD events on Ce
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Exploring the Ocean: Pre-Visit Lesson Plan
Dive into a creative educational journey to explore the significance of the ocean and ways to protect it. Students will engage in activities such as creating a poem and campaign poster, fostering a deeper connection with the ocean and understanding the importance of recycling for ocean conservation.
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AG-Ocean Engagement Plan: Enhancing Collaboration for Ocean Infrastructure Development
The AG-Ocean Engagement Plan aims to establish long-term working arrangements between WMO and the ocean infrastructure community to advance Earth System Approaches. AG-Ocean focuses on advisory roles, prioritizing key areas for impact. The plan identifies observations, data, and prediction as essent
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Ocean City Md Bike Week 2024 - bikesonline24.com
Ocean City Md Bike Week 2024, Maryland Bike Week promises to be an experience that both motorcycle enthusiasts and casual tourists won't soon forget. This event offers something for everyone, Home regardless of riding experience level. It's also a great way to have some high-energy fun. Let's explor
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OCEAN FREIGHT INSURANCE | ENSURING SHIPMENT PROTECTION FROM ORIGIN TO DESTINATIO
Ocean freight insurance is vital for protecting shipments from origin to destination, ensuring peace of mind for shippers. This type of insurance covers potential risks such as damage, loss, theft, or delays that can occur during ocean transit. Given the complexities and unpredictability of internat
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Understanding Ocean pH Changes Due to Rising CO2 Levels
Explore the impact of rising CO2 levels on ocean pH through data analysis, predictions, and comparisons. Learn how to calculate changes over time, predict pH levels, and understand the processes influencing ocean acidification at different locations. Dive into levels ranging from measuring changes i
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Ocean Freight Forwarder: Navigating the Seas of International Trade
An ocean freight forwarder is a vital player in the maritime logistics industry, specializing in the efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods across seas and oceans. Ocean freight forwarder manages the intricate logistics of ocean shippin
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Exploring Ocean Water Chemistry: Salinity, Saltiest Body of Water, and Gases
Delve into the complexity of ocean water chemistry, including the significance of salinity levels, the saltiest body of water on Earth at Don Juan Pond in Antarctica, the composition of salts in ocean water, and the role of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Discover how these factors shape the c
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Understanding Ocean Acidification: Impact on Coral Reefs
Ocean acidification is the process where oceans become more acidic due to excessive carbon dioxide absorption. Human activities like deforestation and vehicle emissions contribute to this phenomenon. Coral reefs are crucial as many ocean species rely on them for survival. The pH scale measures acidi
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Dehlsen Associates LLC Concept Design Review Aquantis C-Plane Ocean Energy Conversion
Dehlsen Associates LLC conducted a Concept Design Review for the Aquantis C-Plane Ocean Energy Conversion project presented by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, featuring detailed analysis of various concepts including stability, wing design, and different configurations. The review included visual
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Exploring Bathymetric Features of the Ocean Floor
Explore the fascinating bathymetric features of the ocean floor, including the continental margin, ocean basin floor, deep-sea trenches, mid-ocean ridges, and abyssal plain. Learn about submarine canyons like the Cape Range Canyon near Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, and discover rare marine lif
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Evaluation of Ocean Color Inversion Models for Retrieving Marine IOPs
Evaluating and generalizing ocean color inversion models to retrieve marine inherent optical properties (IOPs) is essential for understanding ocean dynamics. This involves choosing the right algorithm and validating its effectiveness, as discussed in the Ocean Optics Summer Course at the University
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Understanding the Biological Pump and Carbon Cycle in the Ocean
The biological pump in the ocean involves photosynthesis by phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and respiration, where some CO2 is released back. Phytoplankton are crucial in the ocean's carbon cycle, with primary consumers like zooplankton depending on them for energy.
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Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Modeling on Icosahedral Grids
Coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling on horizontally icosahedral and vertically hybrid-isentropic/isopycnic grids is a cutting-edge approach to modeling climate variability. The design goals aim to achieve a global domain with no grid mismatch at the ocean-atmosphere interface, with key indicators such
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Understanding Ocean Basins and Their Characteristics
Ocean basins are vast submarine regions that cover a significant portion of the Earth's surface, hosting the majority of the planet's water. These basins exhibit various features such as ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, and seismic ridges. The ocean floor is constantly evolving due to plate tectonic
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Seasonality of Particles Exported by the Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump
The Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump plays a crucial role in global carbon cycling, contributing significantly to the ocean's uptake of anthropogenic CO2. This research aims to characterize the seasonality and particle assemblage of the pump to better understand its role in carbon export. Various
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Understanding Ocean Salinity and Freezing Points
Explore the world of ocean salinity and freezing points, from the formation of polar ice to the unique characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctica. Discover the composition of ocean water, the concept of salinity, measurement methods, average ocean salinity levels, and how both saltwater and freshw
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World Ocean Council: Industry Leadership and Collaboration for Sustainable Ocean Business
The World Ocean Council is an international alliance promoting leadership and collaboration among ocean industries for sustainable use and stewardship. By bringing together various sectors like shipping, oil/gas, fisheries, and tourism, the council aims to create a responsible ocean business communi
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Understanding Atmosphere-Ocean Coupling in Madden-Julian Oscillation
Atmosphere-ocean coupled processes in the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) play a crucial role in intraseasonal oscillations. This paper review by Shao Yun-Chuan explores how the ocean's Sea Surface Temperature (SST) influences surface fluxes, MJO convection, and energy balance dynamics. It delves in
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Ocean Optics Class 2013: Calibration & Validation for Remote Sensing
This class in 2013 focused on calibration and validation for ocean color remote sensing, featuring instructors like Emmanuel Boss and Mary Jane Perry. From historical insights to the key to the class's success, the curriculum provided a learning community emphasizing hands-on experience, critical an
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Biophysical Feedbacks in the Global Ocean Research Overview
Biophysical feedbacks in the global ocean, including the impact of chlorophyll on solar radiation penetration, SST, and climate variability, are under-studied in climate models. This research assesses the effects of assimilating ocean color data and incorporating sea state in air-sea flux parameteri
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CNES Ocean Program Overview & Prospective Science Initiatives
CNES Ocean Program has achieved significant milestones including successful launches, programmatic decisions, and future mission preparations. Prospective science initiatives aim to enhance space and time resolution for ocean monitoring, addressing societal needs and improving data collection system
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An Ocean of Opportunity: Exploring Ocean Observing at Conference OceanObs 19
Discover the latest insights on air-sea heat flux, wind stress, and atmospheric ECVs at the OceanObs 19 conference in Hawaii. Engage with 1200 ocean observing scientists, program managers, and policy experts to chart the next decade of ocean observing and enhance international collaboration on ocean
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Exploring Ocean Water Characteristics and Topography
In 1992, a crate of rubber duck toys fell into the Pacific Ocean, leading to unexpected discoveries about ocean currents and pollution. The North Pacific Gyre, home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plays a crucial role in understanding ocean dynamics. Learn about ocean water properties, distribut
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Back-End Ocean Data Analysis Program for LCS Calculation
A program designed to automatically retrieve ocean data over an eight-day period and compute Lagrangian Coherent Structures (LCS) on a daily basis. The generated data can then be plotted to visualize the LCS patterns in the ocean. Motivated by guiding fluid flows, the program can aid in predicting t
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Atmosphere, Ocean Currents, Weather Maps, & Air Mass TEKS Review
Explore key concepts related to atmosphere, ocean currents, weather maps, and air mass in this TEKS review. Understand the factors contributing to Earth's uneven heating, the role of convection in ocean currents, the energy sources that drive ocean convection, and the effects of heating on air densi
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Ocean Platform Data Management Guide
This guide provides information on WMO identification numbers, station metadata, ERDDAP data retrieval, and NetCDF requirements for ocean platforms. Learn about requesting WMO IDs, station details, dataset retrieval, and NetCDF formatting. Essential for managing and accessing ocean data effectively.
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Sensitivity of Ocean Sampling for Coupled COAMPS-TC Prediction Study
This study explores the optimal ocean sampling strategy for Hurricane Isaac (2012) using high-resolution in-situ observations. It investigates the sensitivity of tropical cyclone intensity change through assimilation of AXBT, AXCTD, and AXCP observations. Results show significant impact areas along
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Overview of BSAI Pacific Ocean Perch Model Structure and Recent Developments
The BSAI Pacific Ocean Perch assessment model has evolved over the years, with a history dating back to pre-2000. Recent developments include the combination of separate models for AI and EBS, adjustments to age error matrices, and enhancements in handling composition data. The model structure focus
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Multidisciplinary Mitigations for Ocean Environment Conservation
Global ocean climate change poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, requiring multidisciplinary approaches for mitigation. Japanese research highlights expanding distributions of reef-building corals, deep-sea water temperature rise, ocean acidification impact on marine plankton, and thinnin
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Operational Ocean Modeling and Forecasting Systems
This content provides an overview of various operational ocean modeling and forecasting systems, including data assimilation processes, glider data, surface and subsurface data sources, forecasting models for hurricanes, and NOAA's hurricane forecasting models. It covers a range of technologies and
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Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Needs in Ocean Data and Methods for Climate Change Adaptation
The 13th Focal Point Forum of the NWP focuses on the thematic area of Ocean Theme 2: Data and Methods, highlighting challenges in accessing reliable data for forecasting marine-climate extremes and assessing adaptive capacity. Knowledge gaps exist in essential ocean variables, hindering evidence-bas
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Understanding NEMO: European Ocean Modeling Software
NEMO (Nucleus for European Modeling of the Ocean) is a comprehensive software used for numerical simulation of the ocean. Its components include the blue ocean (NEMO-OPA) for dynamics, white ocean (NEMO-LIM) for sea-ice simulation, and green ocean (NEMO-TOP) for biogeochemistry. NEMO produces model
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Insights on Ocean Climate Change: Observations and Implications
Observations in this chapter highlight significant changes in ocean properties related to climate over the past 40 years. These changes include shifts in temperature, salinity, sea level, carbon levels, pH, and oxygen content. The patterns of change observed suggest a link between surface and subsur
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Ocean Observatories Initiative Overview May 2015
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) aims to sustain the delivery of ocean data, facilitate at-sea experiments, and expand observatory capabilities. It encompasses various sites and arrays to acquire, store, process, and distribute data. Recent changes include management transitions and developm
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The Importance of Ocean Currents in Global Systems
Ocean currents play a vital role in transporting heat, nutrients, organisms, and influencing weather patterns and climates. They impact commerce, gas exchanges, nutrient exchanges, pollution dispersal, and fisheries. The interaction between surface and deep-sea currents forms the global ocean convey
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Understanding Marine Physics and Ocean Floor Features
Marine Physics is a sub-domain of oceanography focusing on physical conditions and processes in the ocean, including ocean waters' motions and properties. The ocean floor features various elements like the continental shelf, slope, rise, and abyssal plain. Sea mounts, guyots, abyssal hills, and mid-
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Exploring the Depths: Ocean Size and Importance
Dive into the fascinating world of the ocean with Lesson 1 of the Submarine STEM Science series. Discover the vastness and significance of our planet's oceans, how they impact life on Earth, and the essential role they play in our ecosystem and daily lives. Join Nekton Mission II as you embark on a
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