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Why is the Ocean Salty?
Everyone knows that the ocean is salty while rivers are filled with fresh water - but why is that so?
Ocean Currents and the Coriolis Effect
The Coriolis Effect is the force behind ocean currents and thus affects marine life in a profound way.
Steps in the Marine Carbon Cycle
The marine carbon cycle helps explain how animals, plants, land and water are all interconnected.
How an Atoll Forms From Coral into an Island
Atolls are an interesting geological feature created from generations of coral.