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Ocean Processes involve interactions of the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Ocean Processes are defined by the USGS to include recurrent natural changes that are physical, biological, or chemical, actively affecting the seas and oceans. Among these are ocean circulation, ocean currents, tides, ocean waves, sea ice, coastal erosion and deposition, and marine pollution. The key to study of the Ocean Processes is the collection of a well documented suite of oceanographic images, collected with requisite sampling rates and calibration. This is the premise of the GFL. |
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U.S. Geological Survey