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As physical oceanographers, we make new observations of the oceans and use physics, mathematics, computer models and statistics to better understand how the oceans work and make more accurate predictions of how they may change in the future.
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Physical oceanographers may also study the interaction between the ocean and its boundaries (land, seafloor, and atmosphere) and the relationship between the sea, weather, and climate.
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“If we know how blocking is going to change, and why it changes, that can help us to better understand why and when Greenland is going to melt,” says WHOI physical oceanographer Young-Oh Kwon.
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When working in research teams, physical oceanographers have to effectively communicate to explain research results or other aspects of their work.
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Physical oceanographers use a variety of tools, including basic equations, computer models, instrumentation that measures ocean properties, remote satellites, and surface radar.
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