Why Is the Ocean Salty? How Erosion Runoff Works
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Is the Ocean Salty? The salt in oceans, comprised of sodium and chloride, is the product of the erosion of landmasses. Landmasses also surround …
Category: Ocean Basics
Why Does the Ocean Have Waves?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Does the Ocean Have Waves? The oceans are a vast network of swirling water and energy. The fluid nature of the ocean forces it …
How Do Ocean Tides Work?
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you have ever been to the coast and spent the day near the water, you may have noticed that at certain times of the …
How Do Ocean Currents Work?
Reading Time: 3 minutes There are two different types of ocean currents: surface circulation, or surface currents, and thermohaline circulation, also known as deep water currents. Different forces affect …