The Dynamic Ocean: Exploration, Function, and Preservation
The oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, are responsible for the transfer of heat energy throughout the globe, control weather and climate, contain the majority of all life, yet most people are largely unaware of how important the oceans are in the proper functioning of our planet. This class wi...
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ftcollholycross:oai:crossworks.holycross.edu:alumni_continuing_ed_day-1050 2023-05-15T17:50:46+02:00 The Dynamic Ocean: Exploration, Function, and Preservation McAlister, Justin 2019-04-06T18:00:00Z https://crossworks.holycross.edu/alumni_continuing_ed_day/2019/2019/6 unknown CrossWorks https://crossworks.holycross.edu/alumni_continuing_ed_day/2019/2019/6 HCAA Continuing Education Day Environmental Studies Oceanography text 2019 ftcollholycross 2021-01-06T09:28:46Z The oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, are responsible for the transfer of heat energy throughout the globe, control weather and climate, contain the majority of all life, yet most people are largely unaware of how important the oceans are in the proper functioning of our planet. This class will provide a primer on ocean function, as well as changes to function stemming from pressing issues such as global climate change, ocean acidification, ocean warming, sea level rise, plastic pollution, overfishing, and invasive species. A solid understanding of how the world ocean works and humanity’s association with it is fundamental to the appreciation, preservation, utilization, and protection of marine environments worldwide. Text Ocean acidification College of the Holy Cross: CrossWorks |
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The oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, are responsible for the transfer of heat energy throughout the globe, control weather and climate, contain the majority of all life, yet most people are largely unaware of how important the oceans are in the proper functioning of our planet. This class will provide a primer on ocean function, as well as changes to function stemming from pressing issues such as global climate change, ocean acidification, ocean warming, sea level rise, plastic pollution, overfishing, and invasive species. A solid understanding of how the world ocean works and humanity’s association with it is fundamental to the appreciation, preservation, utilization, and protection of marine environments worldwide. |
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