The Main branches of Oceanography

The Main branches of Oceanography
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There are four main branches of oceanography: geological oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography, and marine oceanography.

Geological Oceanography:

Geological oceanography is the study of the shape and geological features of the ocean floor, like underwater mountains, trenches, and even... sometimes... VOLCANOES.

Chemical Oceanography:

Chemical oceanography is the study of what chemicals are in the ocean.

Physical Oceanography:

Physical oceanography is the study of the temperature, density, and pressure of seawater. It also discusses the forces that cause tides.

Marine Oceanography:

Marine oceanography is about the plants and animals that live inside the world's oceans.