Physical Oceanography

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Physical oceanography constitutes an applied branch of the physics of natural systems oriented to the study of the movement and physical state of seas and oceans.
Its foundation lies in the application of hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and Earth's rotation to describe ocean currents, stratification, tides and energy exchanges.
In addition, this discipline deals with the analysis of global circulation, vertical mixing and heat transport, which makes it possible to understand key processes of the planetary climate system.

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