Seawater Physics

Seawater physics explores how ocean water moves, flows, and behaves. It involves understanding properties like density, temperature, salinity (salt content), and sound velocity. These factors influence currents, wave formation, and mixing processes in the ocean. For example, differences in temperature and salinity create density variations that drive large-scale circulation patterns, like the Gulf Stream. Waves transfer energy and shape coastlines, while turbulence mixes nutrients and gases. Studying seawater physics helps us understand climate regulation, marine ecosystems, and how the ocean responds to changing environmental conditions.