We focuses on a recent research expedition in the Indian Ocean. We know more about terrestrial systems than ocean systems. Describe some of the challenges (at least three) of studying the oceans and how we have or have not overcome those challenges. Please be sure to reference your article (include information about it) in your answer and define any scientific terms your audience may not know.
We focuses on a recent research expedition in the Indian Ocean. We know more about terrestrial systems than ocean systems. Describe some of the challenges (at least three) of studying the oceans and how we have or have not overcome those challenges. Please be sure to reference your article (include information about it) in your answer and define any scientific terms your audience may not know.
Let us look at the what, why, and how of studying extreme places like the ocean. Scientists need to figure out as to 'what' they want to look at such places, be it a new exotic creature or bio-genesis (birth of life). Unless there are several testable hypotheses constructed, such a study cannot begin. The 'why' aspect deals with the purpose of such research and expeditions. Is it of any use to humans, or will it improve our current understanding of a phenomenon? The 'how' aspect deals with the technology and the economic assistance that can help in undertaking such research. All these are the challenges that needed to be thoroughly considered to make such a research or expedition possible.
challenges the ocean, at great depths, is characterized by
- zero visibility Three factors primarily affect underwater visibility: light penetration, biological species and particulates. Not surprisingly, these factors are often related to one another, as well as to other environmental factors
- extremely cold temperatures of more than half of the sea now logs temperatures once considered extreme, threatening countless species, livelihoods, and the air we breathe.
- crushing amounts of pressure. This is due to an increase in hydrostatic pressure, the force per unit area exerted by a liquid on an object. The deeper you go under the sea, the greater the pressure of the water pushing down on you. For every 33 feet (10.06 meters) you go down, the pressure increases by one atmosphere
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