Marine Science Concepts

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

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

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

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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