The Seas in Motion: Waves, Tides and Currents–How They Work; Their Causes and Effects
The Seas in Motion: Waves, Tides and Currents–How They Work; Their Causes and Effects by F.G. Walton Smith, Thomas Y. Crowell New York, 1973
Our Oceans: Experiments and Activities in Marine Science
Our Oceans: Experiments and Activities in Marine Science by Paul Fleisher Millbrook Press, Brookfield, Connecticut, 1995 An interactive introduction to oceanography covers such topics as the chemical and physical qualities of the sea and ocean floor, the characteristics of currents, and other more.
The Mysterious Ocean Highway: Benjamin Franklin and the Gulf Stream
The Mysterious Ocean Highway: Benjamin Franklin and the Gulf Stream by Deborah Heiligman, Raintree Steck-Vaughn Austin, Texas, 1999 Describes the study of the Gulf Stream from Benjamin Franklin’s days to our own and explains how it behaves.
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam and the Science of Ocean Motion
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam and the Science of Ocean Motion by Loree Griffin Burns Aided by a ragtag army of beachcombers, Dr. Curt Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves to LEGO pieces, Curt monitors the watery fate of cargo spilled into the ocean. …
Ocean Currents
Ocean Currents by Catherine Halversen, Kevin Beals, Craig Strang Marine Science Activities for Grades 5—8 What causes ocean currents? What impact do they have on Earth’s environment? How have they influenced human history? Students gain fascinating insights into our ocean planet through these innovative activities. They learn how wind, temperature, salinity, …
In the news: Drifters May Help Improve Regional Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasts in Gulf of Maine
Drifters May Help Improve Regional Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasts in Gulf of Maine Track coastal currents and help test the leaky gyre hypothesis Article published June 12, 2017 by NOAA NEFSC, Contact: Shelley Dawicki Every few weeks for the next few months, a pair of ocean drifters, one surface and one …
