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This lecture introduces physical oceanography, the study of the physics of the world ocean.

This lecture discusses factors that affect seawater density, a most important quantity with implications for ocean circulation and productivity.

Ever wonder why ice cubes float? I can tell you why ice floats in two words. Archimedes' Principle. Of course, Archimedes' Principle takes a bit more explaining. Let's make sense of it with science! This has been presented by Bayer Corporation's national education program, Making Science Make Sense.

This lecture discusses the seasonal cycle of the physics of the upper ocean at tropical, temperate, and polar latitudes.

This YouTube video lecture discusses the seasonal stratification and destratification of the world ocean, in other words, the formation of the seasonal thermocline!

A collection of eight videos focusing on the topic of climate change in the Arctic.

Videos are from the 2007 ARCSS Synthesis Workshop, the 2007 Arctic Forum, and the 2008 Arctic Forum.

This is an article from the University of Dayton UD Quickly on-line publication.

"I thought if I am a professional – an adult – and I was unaware of how unique and diverse the Arctic region is, my students must have the same misconceptions." - Chantelle Rose