Know your Ocean: Did you know?
Did you know?
Dive in and find answers to your deepest ocean questions. Why is the ocean blue? What causes ocean waves? How do I become and oceanographer? Get the facts and increase your ocean knowledge.
Why are corals so colorful?
One of the most striking things about coral is its bright coloring. But many are a dull…
Does the ocean produce oxygen?
It’s easy to think of the world’s forests as the planet’s “lungs.” Trees pump out oxygen—the same…
Why is the ocean blue?
One idea is that it reflects the sky. But if we sink below the surface, the blue…
What causes ocean waves?
A trip to the ocean means sun, wind, and waves. Surfers ride them. Children play in them….
Why is pressure different in the ocean?
As anyone who has tried diving to the bottom of a deep pool knows, all that water…
What’s the difference between climate and weather?
We often hear about the weather. We also hear about climate. The two terms are related. But…
How is beach sand created?
Beaches can be white, black, green, red and even pink. What creates those different colors? Why is…
How do I become an oceanographer?
Like all scientists, oceanographers are curious. Students who are curious about all things ocean might make great…
How are seashells made?
One of the most striking features of our beaches is seashells. Their whorls, curves, and shiny iridescent…
How does bioluminescence work?
Deep in the ocean there’s very little sunlight. But if you could swim down there, it would…
Why do corals bleach?
Corals have a symbiotic relationship with algae. The algae gives corals their color and provides them with…
Are corals plants, animals, or rocks?
Know your Ocean: Did you know? Are corals plants, animals, or rocks? The base of a coral…
How does the ocean affect storms?
Know your Ocean: Did you know? How does the ocean affect storms Warm summer temperatures often bring…
How do glaciers affect sea level rise?
Sea levels have risen and fallen throughout geologic history due to a myriad of natural processes, most…
What makes the ocean salty?
Know your Ocean: Did you know? What makes the ocean salty? If you go swimming in a…
How do corals form colonies?
Know your Ocean: Did you know? How do corals form colonies? If you stare at just one…
Is glacier ice actually rock?
Know your Ocean: Did you know? Is glacier ice actually rock? In places where it gets cold…
Why is glacier ice blue?
Know your Ocean: Did you know? Why is Glacier Ice Blue? Deep blue iceberg off Greenland (Photo…
