Chapter One- The Science of Marine Biology

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the study of organisms that live in the sea, including all water that has some degree of salinity, like the estuaries at river mouths​

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Marine Biology

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

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Oceanography

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Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geology

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Branches of Oceonogrphy

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Since life is believed to have arisen in the sea, studying marine life can provide clues about early life on earth.​

Many products come from the sea including food, medicines derived from marine species, food resources, and other items used for human use.​

Marine organisms produce oxygen used by all kinds of organisms, including humans.​

The marine environment provides recreation and supports tourism worldwide. ​

The oceans help regulate climate.

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Why Study Marine Biology?

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Remote sensing, Sonar, Scuba, remotely operated vehicles, Research vessels, and electronic devices

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Ways to Observe the Ocean

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Satellites are used to study large expanses of the ocean surface.​

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Remote Sensing

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Used to map seafloor depths and formations​

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Sonar

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Used for the study of the marine environment for longer periods and at depths otherwise unavailable to humans​

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Scuba

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Allows for direct exploration of the marine environment when scuba is not an option. ​

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Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)

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These floating laboratories allow oceanographers and marine biologists to explore the marine environments for weeks, months, or even years without returning to a land-based facility.​

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Research vessels