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Oceanographers:     more books (100)

Mathematical Methods for Oceanographers: An Introduction by Edward A. Laws, 1997-02-19 Oceanographer (Virtual Apprentice) by Don Rauf, Monique Vescia, 2009-02 Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went i by Donovan Hohn, 2011-03-03 Oceanographers and Explorers of the Sea (Collective Biographies) by Kirk Polking, 1999-05 Robert Ballard: Oceanographer Who Discovered the Titanic (People to Know) by Christine M. Hill, 1999-10 Seawatchers: Oceanographers in Action. by William Bixby, 1967-06 What Does an Oceanographer Do? by John Frederick Waters, 1970-02 Satellite Oceanography: An Introduction for Oceanographers and Remote-Sensing Scientist (Ellis Horwood Series in Marine Science) by Ian S. Robinson, 1985-04 Oceanographers: Poems by Andrew Fox, 1985-12-09 Oceanographers And The Cold War: Disciples Of Marine Science by Jacob Darwin Hamblin, 2005-03-22 I Can Be an Oceanographer (I Can Be Series) by Paul P. Sipiera, 1988-01 Ocean Frontiers: Explorations by Oceanographers on Five Continents Fluid Physics for Oceanographers and Physicists, Second Edition by S A Elder, 1997-01-09 The Sea's Enthrall: Memoirs of an Oceanographer by Tim Parsons, 2007-01-24

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1. What Do Oceanographers Do? Plenty!
   oceanographers are scientists who apply physics, chemistry, biology and geology to the study of the world ocean its currents, tides and circulation;  
   http://www.soc.soton.ac.uk/PR/schools2.html
   
   Extractions: Schools/ Careers Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Oceanography Marine Biology as a career Which subjects should be studied at school? Opportunities for non-graduates ... External Links What do Oceanographers do? Oceanographers are scientists who apply physics, chemistry, biology and geology to the study of the world ocean - its currents, tides and circulation; the creatures which live in the oceans; the rocks that lie underneath the ocean; and the places where the ocean meets the atmosphere and the coast. Understanding these things helps governments to look after the oceans properly - for example by controlling pollution, ensuring that fishing boats don't catch all of the young fish before they have a chance to grow, and making sure that the beaches you visit on your holidays are clean and safe to use. A very important job for oceanographers is climate research. The ocean has a great effect on the world's climate because the sea stores so much heat - oceanographers can help to predict future changes in the temperature of the planet, and also to give warning of sea level changes.

2. Women Exploring The Oceans
   This site is to show the diversity of people who choose science as a career and to provide role models for young girls deciding whether to enter science or  
   http://www.womenoceanographers.org/
   
   Extractions: Featured Career ... Emily M. Klein View full profile … Every research cruise holds the potential for a surprising discovery — something that perhaps will overturn conventional wisdom. It takes luck. But it also takes scientists who can work together, think creatively, question assumptions, and follow where the data lead. For Emily Klein, a marine geochemist at Duke University, uncovering the unexpected has become almost routine. Anticipating what surprises await is for her one of the most rewarding parts of research. Emily studies volcanic eruptions and the creation of new crust on the ocean floor. To understand these eruptions, she focuses on processes that take place beneath the ocean floor, such as where the magma comes from and how it moves through the crust. Emily finds clues to these hidden processes by studying the chemical makeup of lava collected from the ocean floor. The presence of crystals and variations in the amounts of both common and rare elements and isotopes in the lava can tell Emily a great deal about magma’s journey to the surface. New ocean crust is created along the mid-ocean ridges that thread their way through the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. These undersea volcanic mountain chains rise at the edges of diverging tectonic plates. As the plates pull apart, magma wells up from the magma chamber, pushing through cracks in the crust towards the surface. Magma that does not reach the surface solidifies in these cracks, forming slabs of lava inside the crust called dikes.

3. Oceanographers Net
   oceanographers Net, an online portal for Oceans and oceanographers. Forums, lectures, research information and ocean news for the oceanographic community.  
   http://www.oceanographers.net/
   
   Extractions: You may not vote on this poll. View Poll Results Discuss This Poll This Poll Has 1 Reply Online Users: 31 members and 31 guests No Members online Most users ever online was 247, 22nd January 2005 at 07:08 PM. Oceanographers Net Oceanographers Net is an online portal for the Oceanographic community and for anyone interested in the Oceans Founded by Oceanographers Cusat register to post/reply threads and for other privileges. Check how to use this website once you register and start using it.

4. Oceanographer Job Description, Career As A Oceanographer, Salary, Employment - D
   oceanographers are scientists who study the sea. Oceanography incorporates features of many sciences, including biology, chemistry, geology, and meteorology  
   http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/73/Oceanographer.html
   
   Extractions: - Select All Degrees - Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctoral Certificates Diplomas Coursework MBA Top Universities Elementary / High Schools Free Encyclopedias Careers Education Jobs Encyclopedia Collective Nouns ... Careers in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Increase Your Salary, Get Your Degree In Your Spare Time FREE Application to University of Phoenix for a Limited Time - Apply Here Search All U.S. Universities Education and Training: College Salary: Employment Outlook: Good Oceanographers are scientists who study the sea. Oceanography incorporates features of many sciences, including biology, chemistry, geology, and meteorology. For this reason, oceanographers have varied backgrounds and do many kinds of work. Oceanographers may work on ships or in laboratories on land. Some work for private companies. Most work for research institutes or government agencies, or hold teaching and research jobs in colleges and universities. Oceanographers who conduct research study many aspects of the sea. Their findings provide valuable information for industry and government. The fishing industry, for example, is interested in the life cycles and food chain of marine life. The federal government and the shipbuilding industry use information about the sea to design new ships. Oil and mining companies are looking to the sea for new sources of fuel and minerals. Plants and animals found in the ocean are used for medical research. Researchers are also trying to find new sources of food made from marine animals and plants.

5. Quarterdeck (6.3) Online -- Texas A&M Oceanography
   Oceanography is interdisciplinary, meaning that oceanographers use their knowledge about several basic science fields like chemistry, geology, physics,  
   http://www-ocean.tamu.edu/Quarterdeck/1998/3/ogc.html
   
   Extractions: Training and careers for tomorrow's ocean scientists by Kimberly Mace Cruise the web for ocean careers! Link to additional resources for oceanography and marine science careers Oceanography is interdisciplinary, meaning that oceanographers use their knowledge about several basic science fields like chemistry, geology, physics, meteorology, biology, or mathematics to better understand the ocean. Students attending oceanographic institutions will likely specialize in one of the four main areas of oceanography: Physical oceanographers study oceanic circulation, its influence on biological and chemical processes, and the interaction of the ocean with the atmosphere. They also study water masses in the ocean and how energy from the sun or wind reacts with the sea, and apply principles of physics to gain knowledge about ocean circulation. Chemical oceanographers study natural and man-made chemical compounds in the ocean's waters and seafloor, interactions of atmospheric compounds with the ocean's surface, and dissolved and suspended materials in the water column. Geological oceanographers study the shape and material of the seafloor, the origin of seafloor sediments, causes of geological formations, and predict geological events (such as seafloor volcanoes).

6. Mac OS X For Oceanographers And Atmospheric Scientists
   Mac OS X for oceanographers and Atmospheric Scientists. (or anybody else who s used to Unix). Last modified Thu Mar 13 135012 2008  
   http://tazman.princeton.edu/osx/
   
   Extractions: Last modified: Thu Mar 13 13:50:12 2008 Howdy. This is a journal of sorts about how I have adapted my Mac OS X machine to work with the GNU and Unixy tools which I consider standard for earth sciences. All of this stuff works natively under Linux, and therefore is quite portable to Darwin systems. There is also a minimal discussion of some of the standard add-ons and widgets that are offered for OS X. The most recent information is available on the mailing list archives! Browse conversation threads or google-search this site: I can only update the information on these pages sporadically, when other commitments permit. I get plenty of email suggesting alternative strategies for tackling some of the issues presented here, and I rarely have a chance to work that material in. Most importantly, I think others should have a forum to express their opinions on these issues. So, I've created a mailing list. You don't have to subscribe to view or search the archives, but you do have to subscribe if you want to post a message to the list. Importantly, subscribers can opt to

7. Learn About Oceanography--Girl Power! Science And Technology Section
   Not long ago, oceanographers thought the deepest, darkest part of the ocean was a dead zone where nothing much happened. They were wrong.  
   http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/sciencetech/jobs/oceanography.htm
   
   Extractions: Mountains, volcanoes, hot water shooting out of chimneys, gold, silver, and weird creatures that eat chemicals and never see the light of day! Is this the latest video game or a science fiction movie? No, it's the deepest part of the ocean, a mysterious place where few people have gone. Not long ago, oceanographers thought the deepest, darkest part of the ocean was a dead zone where nothing much happened. They were wrong. There are thousands of miles of volcanic cracks around all of the continents. These cracks, called vents, push out molten lava, water, and warm chemicals from the inside of the earth. Tube worms, miniature lobsters, spider crabs, anemones, and mounds of bacteria live off the minerals that come from the vents. Tall chimneys build up as the blazing hot stuff hits the icy water. Why is this important? Understanding "deep volcanism" lets us know more about how the earth was formed and how life develops. The bacteria from the deep sea could be used to help in medicine and to clean the environment. Rock samples from the ocean floor help scientists understand what happened when a meteor hit the earth millions of years ago and give them new ideas about the Ice Age. The Real Deal What do oceanographers do? They make maps of the ocean floor, study the life and death of coral reefs, and keep track of ocean currents. Oceanographers work at sea, in floating laboratories, on land, and along the coast to collect information about the temperature and chemistry of the water, undersea land formations, and what it all means for weather, wildlife, and the environment. Oceanographers sometimes go underwater. They use a submarine to look for deep sea vents and chimneys 1½ miles below the ocean's surface.

8. Resources For Students
   oceanographers study all aspects of the seas. That s a big topic, too much for one person! There are subgroups of oceanographers four main ones in all.  
   http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/oceanography.htm
   
   Extractions: Oceanographers study all aspects of the seas. That's a big topic, too much for one person! There are subgroups of oceanographers - four main ones in all. Some focus on the ocean's physical processes such as currents or interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere. Some study the chemistry of seawater, analyzing its components and properties. Others study the ocean's biology, and how oceanic conditions control the distribution and abundance of marine organisms. Still others focus on the geology of the ocean floor from the coastline to the abyssal plains. How Do We Study the Ocean? The "color" of the ocean is determined by the interactions of incident light with substances or particles present in the water. The most significant constituents are free-floating photosynthetic organisms (phytoplankton) and inorganic particulates. Phytoplankton contain chlorophyll, which absorbs light at blue and red wavelengths and transmits in the green. Particulate matter can reflect and absorb light, which reduces the clarity (light transmission) of the water. Substances dissolved in water can also affect its color.

9. Oceanographer/Marine Biologist
   oceanographers help us gain a better understanding of how our oceans, and living creatures in them, function as an ecosystem. Oceanography contains a wide  
   http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career/oceanographer.html
   
   Extractions: ESE Homepage ... Glossary Oceanographers help us gain a better understanding of how our oceans, and living creatures in them, function as an ecosystem. Oceanography contains a wide range of jobs including engineers, marine biologists, and zoologists (people who study animals). People with skills in these and other areas are involved in oceanography because Earth has more oceans than land, and it is a huge task to understand how the oceans work. One of the better-known careers in oceanography is marine biology. While oceanographers study oceans as a whole, marine biologists focus on the living creatures in different types of water, not just huge oceans. They also study life in seas, bays, and other large bodies of water. Oceanographers may also be technicians who specialize in working on equipment used to study the oceans. Oceanography needs technicians who are able to work on boats, electronics, and specialty equipment to make sure that their experiments run smoothly. Oceanographers also get to travel quite a bit to do research and experiments. Although some oceanographers write technical reports in a lab, others explore the oceans. If you enjoy the water, or marine animals then you should think about a career in oceanography.

10. Oceanographers Combine Numerical Models To Improve Hurricane Research
    Dec 17, 2004 University of Rhode Island physical oceanographers are investigating the how surface waves and wind affect the dynamics of growing seas and  
    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041123210203.htm
    
    Extractions: Share Blog Cite Print Email Bookmark ScienceDaily (Dec. 17, 2004) See also: In the current issue of the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, University of Rhode Island physical oceanographers Il-Ju Moon, Isaac Ginis and Tetsu Hara have published two companion papers that investigate the how surface waves and wind affect the dynamics of growing seas and complex seas under extreme hurricane conditions using a combination of computer models. Other collaborators on the project include Stephen Belcher, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Berkshire, England, and Hendrik Tolman, the NOAA National Center for Environmental Prediction Environmental Modeling Center, Camp Springs, MD. The team of scientists combined three computer models to ascertain their results. The NOAA WAVEWATCH III ocean surface wave model accounts for wind input, wave-wave interaction and dissipation due to whitecapping, and wave-bottom interaction. The equilibrium spectrum model, created by Hara and Belcher, estimates the effect of the wind on the ocean by taking into account the stress caused by the waves. The wave boundary layer model, also created by Hara and Belcher, explicitly calculates the near-surface wind profile, as well as the surface drag created by the waves. In the first study, the combined model predicted the effect of the wind-wave interaction by calculating how the waves contribute to the dynamics of a mature and growing sea. The second study followed the same approach, but focused on the effect of surface waves on air-sea exchange in extreme complex seas forced by tropical cyclones.

11. Sea-Witched Consultants, Commercially Aware Oceanographers And Marine Survey Pro
    oceanographers providing client representation and project management services to the marine industry.  
    http://www.sea-witched.co.uk/
    
    Extractions: Sea-Witched specialise in the provision of personnel to assist traditional marine survey companies in the collection, analysis and interpretation of physical oceanographic data Sea-Witched personnel have designed and installed over 1000 moorings for current, tide and wave measurements throughout the oceans. [Home] Consultancy Moorings Mark Broadbent Contacts 07 February, 2008 19:34

12. NASA Science - Science Mission Directorate
    Shipbased oceanographers are limited to sampling the ocean in a relatively small area with often a great deal of difficulty. Data from ships, buoys,  
    http://science.hq.nasa.gov/oceans/
    
    Extractions: Skip to content. Skip to navigation Search Site Sections var so = new SWFObject("hp_banner.swf", "hp_banner", "612", "70", "8", "#000000"); so.addParam("wmode", "opaque"); so.write("flashcontent"); Home Personal tools Advancing scientific understanding through the use of global satellite measurements to improve human understanding of our home planet. The exploration of the Sun, its effects on Earth and the planets of the solar system, and space environmental conditions and their evolution. Advancing scientific knowledge of the origin and history of the solar system, the potential of life elsewhere, and the hazards and resources present as humans explore space. Discovering the origin, structure, evolution and destiny of the Universe, and searching for Earth-like planets.

13. Activities - Xpeditions @ Nationalgeographic.com
    Teach oceanographers with different specialties about other ocean specialties and thus Over one hundred of your fellow oceanographers will attend.  
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    Extractions: Your Mission Teach oceanographers with different specialties about other ocean specialties and thus create a better understanding of the ocean as a complete, diverse system. Briefing There are four general kinds of oceanographers: How might these different types of oceanographers work together? For example, both geologists and biologists study the geothermal vents found in the oceans near the Galapagos Islands. The biologists examine the ocean floor gardens and their worms, clams, and crabs, while the geologists research the volcanic activity causing the vents. Can you think of ways that they could cooperate in their research? Your job will be to give the opening speech at the Conference outlining the general kinds of oceanography in a way that each type of oceanographers will understand. Then, you will assign different oceanographers to different projects and explain to them how best to work together.

14. Cobrawo: Introduction
    Regional workshop for african oceanographers Like meteorologists before them, oceanographers are now on their way to establishing a network of  
    http://cobrawo.mediasfrance.org/
    
    Extractions: Ocean remote sensing: a tool for ocean science and operational oceanography Introduction Programme Registration Documents Nearly 50 years after the launch of the first artificial satellite, space research has contributed significantly to changing our vision of the Earth and the far universe. Progress in the means of observation, in particular from space, has played a central role in furthering our knowledge of planet Earth, leading to an improved understanding of the multi-scale processes in the atmosphere, ocean and biosphere. Increased power of computing systems initially allowed for the development of numerical weather prediction, then of ocean general circulation models. Like meteorologists before them, oceanographers are now on their way to establishing a network of operational forecast centres at global, regional or local scales. This is the challenge of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), a joint program of the IOC, the WMO, and of their regional components like Euro-GOOS, MedGOOS, and GOOS-Africa. COSPAR's programme of Capacity Building Workshops is now in its fifth year. Workshops on Xray astronomy have been held in Brazil (2001), India (2003), and South Africa (2004), and one on magnetospheric physics was organized in China (2004).

15. NOAA Ocean Explorer: Tracking Narwhals In Greenland: Oceanographers
    These data will be combined with traditional oceanographic data (collected from moorings and buoys) to better understand the temperature structure of Baffin  
    http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/06arctic/background/oceanographer
    
    Extractions: Greenland Institute of Natural Resources Narwhals spend most of their lives underwater and range over thousands of kilometers in arctic waters, features which make them difficult to study. A large part of the research has been spent on developing methods or instruments for scientific studies. Over the past 20 years, the development of microprocessors and satellites has offered new opportunities. Microprocessors are now so small and energy efficient that they can be used be collected without scientists having to be present, including during the dark and ice-covered winter. In the case of this project, narwhals will serve as biological autonomous sampling platforms and collect ocean temperature data at depths of over 1,500 meters. These data will be combined with traditional oceanographic data (collected from moorings and buoys) to better understand the temperature structure of Baffin Bay and perhaps initiate a novel monitoring system for Arctic waters.

16. Schools Of Undersea Robots Give Oceanographers New Eyes And Ears In The Sea.
    Aug 23, 2006 The XRay glider, a newly designed, highperformance undersea robotic vehicle from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of  
    http://www.mbari.org/news/news_releases/2006/mb06.html
    
    Extractions: For Immediate Release Wednesday, 23 August 2006 Like schools of robot fish, dozens of undersea gliders and other robotic undersea vehicles have been cruising the near-shore waters of the Central California coast during the past month. These undersea robots, along with other instruments carried on ships, airplanes, satellites, buoys, and drifters, are providing oceanographers with new ways of seeing and hearing the ocean in unprecedented detail. The XRay glider, a newly designed, high-performance undersea robotic vehicle from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Washington, is readied for a trial run as part of the PLUSNet experiment. Image: (c) 2006 University of Washington All of these instruments, along with more than fifty scientists from over a dozen prestigious institutions throughout the country, are part of an extensive, ongoing research project known as "Monterey Bay 2006" (abbreviated "MB 06"). MB 06 runs from mid-July through mid-September 2006 and consists of four separate experiments that look at Central Coast waters from four different perspectives. Some experiments are trying to paint three-dimensional pictures of the ever-changing ocean currents by combining computer models with measurements of seawater temperature and chemistry. Other experiments are using sensitive underwater microphones to hear how sounds travel through turbulent coastal waters. All four of these complementary experiments are funded by the Office of Naval Research.

17. Geologists, Geophysicists, And Oceanographers
    Geologists, geophysicists, and oceanographers use their knowledge of the physical makeup and history of the Earth to locate water, mineral,  
    http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/ooh20002001/238.htm
    
    Extractions: Nature of the Work Working Conditions Employment Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement ... Sources of Additional Information Significant Points Download the PDF Nature of the Work About this section Top Geologists, geophysicists, and oceanographers use their knowledge of the physical makeup and history of the Earth to locate water, mineral, and energy resources; protect the environment; predict future geologic hazards; and offer advice on construction and land use projects. By using sophisticated instruments and analyses of the Earth and water, geological scientists, also known as geoscientists Geology, geophysics, and oceanography are closely related fields; but there are major differences. Geologists study the composition, processes, and history of the Earth. They try to find out how rocks were formed and what has happened to them since formation. They also study the evolution of life by analyzing plant and animal fossils. Geophysicists Oceanographers Many geologists, geophysicists and oceanographers are involved in the search for oil and gas, but other geological scientists play an important role in preserving and cleaning up the environment. Activities include designing and monitoring waste disposal sites, preserving water supplies, and reclaiming contaminated land and water to comply with Federal environmental regulations.

18. Wiley::Mathematical Methods For Oceanographers: An Introduction
    Oceanography calls for a wide variety of mathematical and statistical techniques, and this accessible treatment provides the basics every oceanographer  
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19. Oceanographers, US EPA
    Ecosystems Research Division. Recent Additions Contact Us Search All EPA This Area. You are here EPA Home Ecosystems Research Staff; Oceanography  
    http://www.epa.gov/athens/staff/oceanography/

20. Oceanographers Catch First Wave Of Gravity Mission's Success
    Texas Jul 24, 2003 - The joint NASA-German Aerospace Center Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (Grace) mission has released its first science product  
    http://www.spacedaily.com/news/gravity-03g.html
    
    Extractions: Gravity is the force that is responsible for the weight of an object and is determined by how the material that makes up the earth is distributed throughout the earth. Because gravity changes over the surface of the earth, the weight of an object changes along with it. One can define standard gravity as the value of gravity for an perfectly smooth 'idealized' earth, and the gravity 'anomaly' is a measure of how actual gravity deviates from this standard. Gravity reflects the earth's surface topography to a high degree and is associated with features that most people are familiar with such as large mountains and deep ocean trenches. More at NASA's PhotoJournal Texas - Jul 24, 2003 The joint NASA-German Aerospace Center Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (Grace) mission has released its first science product, the most accurate map yet of Earth's gravity field. Grace is the newest tool for scientists working to unlock secrets of ocean circulation and its effects on climate. Created from 111 days of selected Grace data, to help calibrate and validate the mission's instruments, this preliminary model improves knowledge of the gravity field so much it is being released to oceanographers now, months in advance of the scheduled start of routine Grace science operations. The data are expected to significantly improve our ability to understand ocean circulation, which strongly influences weather and climate.

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