What is it about?
The circulations and structures in Earth's interconnected oceans are discussed, including some of the intriguing biology, with preliminary thoughts on subsurface oceans in icy satellites.
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Why is it important?
Earth is an ocean world, and the ultimate prototype for habitable planets.
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I have written a number of review articles in my career, but this one is my favorite---the ocean theme lent itself naturally to visceral imagery. Note: Use the Resources link to access the pdf. To cite: Dowling TE, 2001, Oceans, in Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, IOP Publishing LTD and Nature Publishing Group, 1919–1928.
Professor Timothy E. Dowling
University of Louisville
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This page is a summary of: Oceans, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1888/0333750888/1698.
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