Oceanography

Oceanography is the study of the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes of the ocean. In this garden, the emphasis is on physical oceanography as a driver of climate variability.

Why it matters for my work

For climatology in the Galapagos, oceanography is inseparable from atmospheric analysis. Variations in currents, upwelling, and sea surface temperature directly shape cloudiness, Garua, and Precipitation.

Key linked topics

• Sea surface temperature
• Thermocline
• Pacific Equatorial Undercurrent
• Humboldt Current
• Galapagos Cold Pool
• El Nino-Southern Oscillation

See also: MOC Galapagos Ocean-Atmosphere Coupling, MOC Galapagos Climate System