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The oceans

Nature and the biosphere

Open Learn (The Open University)
Open Learn (The Open University)

The oceans cover more than 70 per cent of our planet. In this free course, The oceans, you will learn about the depths of the oceans and the properties of the water that fills them, what drives the ocean circulation and how the oceans influence our climate.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    26-08-2025 to 26-08-2026

    Available on-demand until 26th August 2026

  • CPD points/hours/credits

    Free statement of participation on completion

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Description

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • explain in your own words, and use correctly, all the bold terms in the text
  • identify, classify and interpret various features visible on the ocean floor
  • interpret temperature and salinity plots recorded in the oceans
  • interpret spatial maps of temperature and salinity and deduce ocean circulation
  • evaluate the role of the different oceans in the global ocean circulation.

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