Tools of Oceanography and Current Technologies

Oceanography is an ancient field shaped by scientists, new research, and technological advances that continue today. Modern oceanographers blend many disciplines of science with current, ever changing technologies. Each of the four branches of oceanography requires different tools for accurate study and research.

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Essential Questions

• What tools do scientists use in biological oceanography?
• What tools do scientists use in chemical oceanography?
• What tools do scientists use in geologic oceanography?
• What tools do scientists use in physical oceanography?