Science of the Sea

Duration: 19

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Describes the relationship of the ocean to man's life, food, and weather. Uses animation and live-action photography to describe the work of the oceanographer in his analysis of the effects of the ocean, the oceanic currents, and temperature variations; the character of the ocean floor; and the raw materials in the seawater and below the ocean floor. Indicates the importance of understanding the oceans if man is to be able to control his environment. Microcinematography of diatomic life and animation are used to illustrate the food chain. Briefly cites careers related to oceanography.

Complete Record: Describes the relationship of the ocean to man's life, food, and weather. Uses animation and live-action photography to describe the work of the oceanographer in his analysis of the effects of the ocean, the oceanic currents, and temperature variations; the character of the ocean floor; and the raw materials in the seawater and below the ocean floor. Indicates the importance of understanding the oceans if man is to be able to control his environment. Microcinematography of diatomic life and animation are used to illustrate the food chain. Briefly cites careers related to oceanography., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.