Oceanography Collection (page 6)

HMS CHALLENGER, 1874. The British survey ship HMS Challenger. Wood engraving, 1874

HMS CHALLENGER. The British survey ship HMS Challenger off Kerguelen Island in the south Indian Ocean, about 3
HMS CHALLENGER. The British survey ship HMS " Challenger" off Kerguelen Island in the south Indian Ocean, about 3, 000 miles southeast from the Cape of Good Hope

ANTARCTICA: HMS CHALLENGER. The British survey ship HMS Challenger among the icebergs of the Antarctic in February 1874
ANTARCTICA:HMS CHALLENGER. The British survey ship HMS Challenger among the icebergs of the Antarctic in February 1874: contemporary engraving

HMS CHALLENGER, 1872-76. The Naturalists Workroom during the cruise (1872-76) of the British survey chip HMS Challenger. Contemporary wood engraving

Exploring Europas ocean, artwork
Exploring Europas ocean. Artwork of two probes (centre) using lights to explore below the ice covering the ocean on Europa, a moon of Jupiter

MIR deep-sea submersible being moved by crane over the sea. Once in the sea, the MIR submersible will be controlled by an onboard crew

Automonous underwater vehicle (Autosub)
Autosub, an automonous underwater vehicle owned by the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), being launched in Antarctic waters

Autonomous underwater vehicle (Autosub)
Autosub, an autonomous underwater vehicle owned by the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), being launched in Antarctic waters

Aleksei Treshnikov, Arctic explorer
Aleksei Treshnikov (right, 1914-1991), Soviet Arctic explorer, with a companion in the Arctic. In his youth, Treshnikov participated in a Soviet expedition to the North Pole (1948)

Leonid Brekhovskikh, Soviet oceanographer
Leonid Brekhovskikh (1917-2005), Soviet oceanographer, giving a lecture. Brekhovskikhs major work was on the study of acoustic waves underwater

Soviet North Pole-1 station crew, 1939
Soviet North Pole-1 station crew members. Seated at left is Ivan Papanin (1894-1986), expedition leader and Arctic explorer. Seated at centre is Ernst Krenkel (1903-1971), radio operator

Atlantic Ocean currents, artwork. The currents are the Gulf Stream (red, warm surface water), the North Atlantic Drift (orange, also warm surface water)

Al Wadj Bank, Red Sea, from space
Al Wadj Bank, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, from space. This is a coral reef system that includes islands (brown), seagrass meadows (dark green) and sand plains (beige)

Topex-Poseidon satellite, artwork

Jason-2 satellite, artwork

Jason-1 satellite, artwork

Antarctic iceberg
An iceberg, adrift in the Southern Ocean

Deep sea vents. Volcanic gases bubbling up from small vents on the ocean floor. These bubbles contain gases and steam that have been geothermically heated. Photographed off Sangeang, Indonesia

Oceanography satellites, artwork
Oceanography satellites orbiting the Earth, artwork. They are Topex-Poseidon (left) and Jason-1 (right). Topex-Poseidon, launched in 1992

Iceberg, South Georgia
Iceberg. Icebergs are large chunks of ice that break away from the coastal regions of glaciers and icecaps. Icebergs take on irregular shapes as they melt and break up in the sea

Ocean circulation, artwork
Ocean circulation. Computer artwork showing the general direction in which water circulates around the surface of the Earth

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. Computer generated image showing the varying heights and depths of the Worlds landmasses, oceans and seas

Underwater cave in the Red Sea

Coastal storm waves breaking over a sea wall at high tide during Force 8 winds. This section of sea wall is located in Lepe, a small village on the Solent in Hampshire

Mir-1 submersible at Lake Baikal
The Mir-1 submersible before a dive to the bottom of the worlds deepest lake

Trieste bathyscape, artwork
Trieste bathyscape. Artwork of the bathyscape Trieste, a deep-sea submersible that was used to descend to the deepest known part of the Earths oceans

Wind spray at sea. Deep sea wave being blown by storm winds. Photographed off Cape Point, South Africa

Whale sonar, artwork
Whale sonar. Artwork of the sonar mechanism used by whales to detect their prey (squid, far right). The waveform across bottom (yellow) shows the pulses of sonar (grey cone)

Underwater volcanic vents, artwork
Underwater volcanic vents. Artwork showing black and white smokers on the seabed above a volcanic fissure. Black smokers are geologically active seabed vents where magma (molten rock)

Oceanography research. Niskin bottle container being lowered into the sea. This measuring device collects water samples from different depths of the ocean

Sea surface density, global map. The density of the surface water of the worlds oceans is calculated from measurements of temperature and salinity

Ocean current speed. Computer visualisation of ocean surface current speeds. Major ocean currents (coloured white) are visible, such as the Agulhas current (eastern side of Africa)

Antarctic ocean current, computer model
Antarctic ocean current. Computer model of the Antarctic circumpolar current in the Southern Ocean on the 12th May 2006. Ocean current data from satellites

Ghardaqa brittle star, Fromia ghardaqana, Zabargad island, Red Sea, Egypt

Submarine Colonies
When our planets surface gets overcrowded, we can build under water colonies - colonise the ocean floor : New empires may spring up on the ocean floor, perhaps rivaling even

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Oceanography is the fascinating study of Earth's vast and mysterious oceans. Through the use of topographic and bathymetric maps, scientists are able to explore the intricate features that make up our planet's watery depths. These maps provide a detailed understanding of both the land and seafloor, giving us insight into how they interact with one another. One area of focus is studying ocean currents off the Americas. By analyzing these powerful flows of water, researchers can better comprehend their impact on climate patterns and marine life distribution. This knowledge helps us navigate and understand our ever-changing world. Delving into history, we discover undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe played a crucial role in shaping modern oceanography. Pioneers like Jacques Cousteau paved the way for future generations to delve deeper into uncharted territories beneath the waves. Australia's topographic map reveals its unique coastal geography, showcasing its stunning beaches and diverse marine ecosystems. Understanding these features aids scientists in preserving this fragile environment for future generations to enjoy. The submersible Alvin with its silver body and control arms has revolutionized underwater research by allowing scientists to reach extreme depths previously inaccessible. Its advanced technology enables us to unravel mysteries hidden deep within our oceans. A flat projection map created from satellite images provides an awe-inspiring view of Earth as seen from space, highlighting just how much of our planet is covered by water. It serves as a reminder that oceans play a vital role in maintaining global balance. Charting specific sections such as Madeira, Portugal to St. Vincent allows researchers to gather valuable data about local currents, temperatures, and biodiversity hotspots along this stretch of coastline - essential information for conservation efforts. Intriguing creatures like box jellyfish captivate both scientists and enthusiasts alike due to their ethereal beauty but also their potent venomous sting - reminding us that there is still so much left undiscovered beneath the surface. A field that encompasses all these elements and more.