biological oceanography
1biological oceanography — noun : a science that deals with the animal and plant inhabitants of ocean waters …
2Oceanography — For the scientific journal, see Oceanography (journal). Thermohaline circulation Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ωκεανός meaning ocean and γράφω meaning to write ), also called oceanology or marine science, is the branch of Earth… …
3oceanography — oceanographer, n. oceanographic /oh sheuh neuh graf ik/, oceanographical, adj. oceanographically, adv. /oh sheuh nog reuh fee, oh shee euh /, n. the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean. [1855 60; OCEAN + O + GRAPHY] * * *… …
4oceanography — ► NOUN ▪ the branch of science concerned with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea. DERIVATIVES oceanographer noun oceanographic adjective …
5Biological pump — In oceanic biogeochemistry, the biological pump is the sum of a suite of biologically mediated processes that transport carbon from the surface euphotic zone to the ocean s interior. OverviewThe organic carbon that forms the biological pump is… …
6oceanography — noun the branch of science concerned with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea. Derivatives oceanographer noun oceanographic adjective oceanographical adjective …
7National Institute of Oceanography, India — National Institute of Oceanography Motto …
8Topic outline of oceanography — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of oceanography topics. The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to oceanography: Essence of oceanography : Main article: Oceanography Branches of oceanography *Biological… …
9Scripps Institution of Oceanography — Mission statement To seek, teach, and communicate scientific understanding of the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society and the environment.Research programs.Today, the Scripps staff of 1,300 includes… …
10Physical oceanography — World ocean bathymetry. Physical oceanography is the study of physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean, especially the motions and physical properties of ocean waters. Physical oceanography is one of several sub domains into… …
