Oceans & Coastal Margins
Sub Units
1. Ocean–atmosphere interactions
2. Oceans & coastal places
3. Managing coastal margins
4. Ocean management futures
2. Oceans & coastal places
3. Managing coastal margins
4. Ocean management futures
Introduction
Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, oceans are of great importance to humans in a number of ways. This optional theme provides an introduction to the physical characteristics and processes of the oceans with particular reference to the atmosphere–ocean linkage concentrating on the important role that oceans play in influencing climatic conditions. Issues arising from the oceans as resource bases are also considered and possible ways in which escalating geographic challenges might be dealt with.
The dual emphasis of the two sections on coastal margins is their physical geography and management. The former deals with processes and landforms. The latter is concerned with the way coastal land and margins are valued and used, and by whom. Where appropriate, the coastal margins of inland seas may be studied in addition to or instead of ocean margins.
Through study of this optional theme, students will develop their understanding of processes, places, power and geographical possibilities. They will additionally gain understanding of more specialized concepts including systems (oceanic conveyor belts and coastal landform systems), territories (exclusive economic zones) and the global commons.
Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, oceans are of great importance to humans in a number of ways. This optional theme provides an introduction to the physical characteristics and processes of the oceans with particular reference to the atmosphere–ocean linkage concentrating on the important role that oceans play in influencing climatic conditions. Issues arising from the oceans as resource bases are also considered and possible ways in which escalating geographic challenges might be dealt with.
The dual emphasis of the two sections on coastal margins is their physical geography and management. The former deals with processes and landforms. The latter is concerned with the way coastal land and margins are valued and used, and by whom. Where appropriate, the coastal margins of inland seas may be studied in addition to or instead of ocean margins.
Through study of this optional theme, students will develop their understanding of processes, places, power and geographical possibilities. They will additionally gain understanding of more specialized concepts including systems (oceanic conveyor belts and coastal landform systems), territories (exclusive economic zones) and the global commons.
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Story Map: ESRI introduction to oceans
Article: Oceans are the world's 7th most valuable economy
Facts & Figures: UN SDG Goal 14 - Life below water
Article: David Attenborough - Oceans under greatest threat in history
Website: Oceans of the world basic facts
Map: Blank map for notes & annotations
Game: Name the ocean & sea
Inspiration
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