
What is the Bermuda Triangle? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean in which ships, planes, and people are alleged to have mysteriously vanished. This map shows the general …
How does overfishing threaten coral reefs? - NOAA's National …
Jun 16, 2024 · >The impacts from unsustainable fishing on coral reef areas can lead to the depletion of key reef species in many locations. Such losses often have a ripple effect, not just …
Did I find the lost underwater civilization of Atlantis?
Jun 16, 2024 · With the advent of online mapping tools such as Google Earth, exploring our planet is easier than ever before. Recently, many of these tools have been updated to provide …
What is sonar? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Jun 16, 2024 · Sonar, short for Sound Navigation and Ranging, is helpful for exploring and mapping the ocean because sound waves travel farther in the water than do radar and light …
Sargassum: From Sea to Shore - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Sargassum is a type of floating brown algae that provides food, protection, and habitat for many marine species. While Sargassum plays an important role in the health and biodiversity of …
3 1. The Great Gloing Orb Climate Science Principle 1: The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system. 4. Prepare the Fixed Cup Assembly: Make a hole in the bottom of …
The Global Positioning System - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Using the Global Positioning System (GPS), every point on Earth can be given its own unique address -- its latitude, longitude, and height. The U.S. Department of Defense developed GPS …
Where is Point Nemo? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Jan 4, 2021 · Want to get away from it all? You can't do better than a point in the Pacific Ocean popularly known as 'Point Nemo,' named after the famous submarine sailor from Jules Verne's …
Tides and Water Levels - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Together, the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun affect the Earth’s tides on a monthly basis. When the sun, moon, and Earth are in alignment (at the time of the new or full moon), …
How do coral reefs benefit the economy? - NOAA's National …
Healthy coral reefs support commercial and subsistence fisheries as well as jobs and businesses through tourism and recreation. Approximately half of all federally managed fisheries depend …