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First Digital Map of the Seafloor Reveals Secrets in the Sediments

SCIENCE Researchers have completed the first-ever comprehensive digital map of our seafloor’s sediment composition, which covers 70 percent of the planet’s surface. (Popular Science) Read more about mapping the seafloor with our profile of geologist Christina Symons. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the legend for the spectacular new seafloor map. … Continue reading First Digital Map of the Seafloor Reveals Secrets in the Sediments

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Ocean ‘Stores’ Heat

ENVIRONMENT Global warming is popularly viewed only as an atmospheric process. In fact, most heat uptake occurs in the ocean. How have subsurface ocean temperatures varied during past warm and cold intervals? How did scientists measure these climate changes? (National Geographic News) Use our resources to better understand the far-reaching implications of global warming. Discussion Ideas According to the Nat Geo News article, ocean researchers … Continue reading Ocean ‘Stores’ Heat

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