3.3 The surface properties of the oceans
The surface properties are the parts of the ocean that are most familiar to humans. They are also relatively straightforward to observe, and reveal a surprising amount about the underlying circulation.
The following sections explore briefly two of the fundamental properties of oceanic surface water.
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