Concept information

science > natural science > water science > oceanography > physical oceanography

Preferred term

physical oceanography  

Definition

  • The study of the physical aspects of the ocean, the movements of the sea, and the variability of these factors in relationship to the atmosphere and the ocean bottom.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6224

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