Open Oceanography

Whether you’re here to learn, explore, or simply be inspired, I hope Open Oceanography sparks something in you. If you have a desire to understand the ocean, I can help you find the tools to explore it, and the curiosity and confidence to tackle big questions.

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Plate tectonics and ocean basins

Plate Tectonics & Basin Shape

Ridges, trenches, islands, and shelves. Why the map looks the way it does.

Physical properties of seawater

Physical Properties of Seawater

Temperature, salinity, density, and why stratification matters for paddlers.

Tip: swipe or drag sideways to browse topics. New lessons will roll out alongside the expedition.

If you have an hour to kill this is NOT the worst explanation of internal waves ever recorded

Watch my thesis defense: THE INTERNAL WAVE DYNAMICS OF BARKLEY SUBMARINE CANYON.

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