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"Oceanography is the study of the physical, chemical, and biological features of the ocean, including the ocean's ancient history, its current condition, and its future" (National Geographic Society, n.a).

"Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the seafloor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean" (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2024).

Sources

National Geographic Society. "Oceanography." National Geographic Education. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/encyclopedia/oceanography/

National Geographic Society. "Oceanography." National Geographic Education. Accessed October 9, 2024. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/encyclopedia/oceanography/

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16th Pan Ocean Remote Sensing Conference (PORSEC) 2025

The 16th Pan Ocean Remote Sensing Conference (2025) is set to convene ocean geospatial experts from Taiwan and across the globe to explore various facets of ocean and atmosphere research utilizing geospatial technology.

The conference takes places in Keelung, Taiwan on 22-26 April, 2025.

Please submit complete academic papers or abstracts to the conference that touch on any of the following themes—which are not exhaustive—that will be covered at the meeting: