Marine Science Concepts

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Marine Science

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The study of oceanic phenomena, including the biology, chemistry, geology, and physics of the ocean.

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Oceanography

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The branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Ecosystem

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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Climate Change

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A change in global or regional climate patterns, largely attributed to increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuels.

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Submersible

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A small, manned or unmanned vehicle used for underwater research and exploration.

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Marine Protected Area (MPA)

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A region of the ocean designated for conservation and management of natural and cultural resources.

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Sonar

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A technique that uses sound propagation to navigate, communicate with, or detect objects under the surface of the water.

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Marine Ecology

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The study of living things in the ocean and how they interact with their environment.

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Ecology

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The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.