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Physical oceanography, or marine physics, studies the ocean's physical attributes including temperature-salinity structure, mixing, surface waves, internal waves, surface tides, internal tides, and currents.
The online courses below represent a sampling of what is offered through degree programs in oceanography and related subjects. Introduction to Oceanography Course: This online class provides an overview of the processes and components of oceans.