Oceanography: Introduction

The video explores the diverse life forms that depend on the ocean for sustenance, highlighting the ocean's historical role as a crucial provider of food and habitat. It delves into the composition of seawater, the reasons behind its salinity, and the forces driving ocean currents, tides, and waves. The video introduces oceanography as the scientific study of oceans, with oceanographers dedicated to answering key questions about oceanic phenomena.

What forces are responsible for the movement of currents, tides, and waves in the ocean?

What does the ocean floor look like?