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Jan 24, 2023 · Ocean acidification is a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by an increase of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Without the ocean, life as we know it wouldn't be possible. There are a number of key reasons why. First, the ocean is the largest source of oxygen on Earth. According to scientists, …

Oceanus explores the oceans in depth, highlighting the research and researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in news, features, and interviews written by magazine staff, with full …

Oct 16, 2025 · Understanding how the ocean works is foundational to understanding life on this planet and to the discipline of oceanography. Get to know the big systems of the ocean: its …

Nov 6, 2025 · Explore the Oceanus Magazine archives from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, featuring articles on ocean dynamics, climate change, and deep-sea exploration.

Jul 1, 2025 · Ocean circulation refers to the flow of water throughout the world's oceans, which acts as a fundamental driver of Earth's climate. This continuous movement redistributes heat, …

Why is the ocean blue? People have wondered this for hundreds of years. One idea is that it reflects the sky. And it does-on the surface. From the coast, it may appear a deep blue on a …

A trip to the ocean means sun, wind, and waves. Surfers ride them. Children play in them. Swimmers dive beneath them. But what causes waves?

NASA's Ocean Color Level 3 and 4 Browser allows users to view, download, or order global composites at various spatial and temporal scales (level 3) or get results from analyses of …