Ocean Observation
Ocean observation involves using tools like sensors to measure different aspects of the ocean to better understand the effects of Earth’s climate. Every aspect of the ocean can be tracked, like variables associated with the ocean’s surface. This includes sea level, ocean color, and even undersea measurements such as marine ecosystem health, chemical pollutants, and temperature. These variables can be measured by ships, buoys, and even satellites.
Ocean observation is vital to research so much so that the creation of organizations such as Global Ocean Observation System (GOOS) was established by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Due to the nature of drastic climate change recently, it can be noticed that the average temperature of the oceans and pollution has significantly increased, UNESCO deemed it important to monitor the effects of global warming on the oceans. These can affect various industries associated with the ocean, such as fishing and shipping.