BORED TO DEATH: rivers that kill
By Scott A. Rowan Yes, you can get bored to death. Don’t worry, however, you […]
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MAMMAL DEMENTIA: HABs, CTE and the lost sea lion
By Scott A. Rowan The mysterious case of the sea lion crawling into the cattle […]
What are spring and neap tides?
A spring tide—popularly known as a “King Tide”—refers to the ‘springing forth’ of the tide […]
What is a seiche?
A seiche is a standing wave oscillating in a body of water. If you have […]
What does a geodesist do?
Geodesists measure and monitor the Earth to determine the exact coordinates of any point. Using […]
How far does sound travel in the ocean?
The distance that sound travels in the ocean varies greatly, depending primarily upon water temperature […]
What does the ocean have waves?
Waves are created by energy passing through water, causing it to move in a circular […]
How long is the U.S. shoreline?
NOAA’s official value for the total length of the U.S. shoreline is 95,471 miles As […]
What does an oceanographer do?
An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and […]
What is hydrography?
Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of bodies of water. […]