Vocabulary list for oceanography

David Bar-Tzur

atmosphere barometer barometric pressure binoculars calculate calibrate cause
celsius chart clam compass crab cycle cyclical
degree celsius degree fahrenheit dense density depth deteriorate determine (a value)
dew dolphin equator erode, erosion erupt expand fixed
foot forecast formation inversion isobaric isothermal lake
lava lightning liter lobster magma marine National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
oceanography octopus parts per million pearl pelican penguin pound-force per square inch
pound per square inch precise precision pressure pulse radar sample
scientific notation seal sensitive sensor shark shrimp sponge
substance surface table thermal tortoise walrus whale

For the signs for these terms, see Signs for technical/specialized vocabulary.

For additional relevant terms, see Vocabulary list for physics (especially "Aerodynamics and fluid mechanics").

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