oceanographic
Concerning ocean science
Oceanographic describes things relating to oceanography—the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical properties, marine life, and geological features.
Oceanographic research investigates currents, temperatures, salinity, and ecosystems.
An oceanographic vessel is equipped for such study: The oceanographic survey mapped the seafloor.
Subaqueous topographical measurement
- sonarUnderwater detection by echoes
- submersibleUnderwater exploration vehicle
- ROVPiloted-from-above underwater craft
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
Dissolved mineral concentration
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- acidificationIncrease in hydrogen ions
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- alkalinityAcid-neutralizing capacity
Directional flows of movement
- thermohalineDensity-driven ocean movement
- gyresRotating circular movements
- upwellingDeep water rising surfaceward
- downwellingFluid sinking from surface
eddies · coriolis · tides · waves · convection · mixing · stratification
Photosynthetic aquatic drifters
- zooplanktonDrifting aquatic microorganisms
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- bioluminescenceOrganism-generated light emission
- planktonDrifting marine microlife
coral · kelp · biogeochemistry · productivity · biomass
Extremely deep, unmeasurable
- benthicOf the sea bottom
- pelagicOf the open sea
- mesopelagicMid-depth ocean layer
- thermoclineRapid temperature-change layer
Ocean's solid base
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- seamountsUnderwater volcanic elevations
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
bathymetry
Subaqueous topographical measurement
- sonarUnderwater detection by echoes
- submersibleUnderwater exploration vehicle
- ROVPiloted-from-above underwater craft
mooring · seismology · isotopes · gliders
salinity
Dissolved mineral concentration
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- acidificationIncrease in hydrogen ions
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
alkalinity · phosphate · silicate · redox
currents
Directional flows of movement
- thermohalineDensity-driven ocean movement
- gyresRotating circular movements
- upwellingDeep water rising surfaceward
downwelling · eddies · coriolis · tides · waves · convection · mixing · stratification
phytoplankton
Photosynthetic aquatic drifters
- zooplanktonDrifting aquatic microorganisms
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- bioluminescenceOrganism-generated light emission
plankton · coral · kelp · biogeochemistry · productivity · biomass
abyssal
Extremely deep, unmeasurable
- benthicOf the sea bottom
- pelagicOf the open sea
- mesopelagicMid-depth ocean layer
thermocline · halocline · aphotic · neritic · oceanic
seafloor
Ocean's solid base
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- seamountsUnderwater volcanic elevations
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
microplastics
Sub-5mm synthetic environmental particles
- deoxygenationRemoval of oxygen
oceanographicterrestrial
Relating to land
atmospheric · meteorological · extraterrestrial · land-based · continental