Category Archives: oceans

Brazil and Argentina to develop satellite

The Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) along with Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales (CONAE) will develop, the Sabiá-Mar Satellite, for the global observation of the oceans and the monitoring of the Brazilian and Argentinean coastline as well. The joint initiative was … Continue reading

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Drift Ice

Drift ice is ice that floats on the surface of the water in cold regions, as opposed to fast ice, which is attached (“fastened”) to a shore. Usually drift ice is carried along by winds and sea currents, hence its … Continue reading

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Sub-Glacial Antarctic Lake

Scientists have located the ideal drill site for the first ever exploration of an Antarctic sub-glacial lake, a development that is likely to facilitate a revolution in climate-change research and which may lead to the discovery of life-forms cut off … Continue reading

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Ice Floes in Oceans

Ice floes are frozen masses of seawater (saltwater) that float on the surface of the sea. The term is applied to any relatively flat piece of sea ice that is free moving – unlike pack ice. The tracking of ice … Continue reading

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