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  WAY OF THE OCEAN is a five part movie series exploring the world's oceans and the surf they provide.

  AUSTRALIA is the first film in the series set for release early 2011.
  
  

  DIRECTED BY:
  Matt Kleiner

  STARRING:
  Asher Pacey,
  Josh Kerr,
  Taj Burrow,
  Adam Robertson,
  Jordy Smith,
  Dane Reynolds,
  Craig Anderson,
  and Kelly Slater

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• Ocean Facts

  • How big is the Atlantic Ocean? February 21, 2012
    The Atlantic Ocean covers an area of approximately 41,105,000 square miles (106,460,000 square kilometers). Covering approximately 20 percent of the Earth’s surface, the Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean basin in the world, following only the Pacific. However, it is only slightly larger than half the size of the Pacific Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean lie […]
  • What is a datum? February 1, 2012
    Datums are the basis for all geodetic survey work A geodetic datum is an abstract coordinate system with a reference surface (such as sea level) that serves to provide known locations to begin surveys and create maps. In this way, datums act similar to starting points when you give someone directions. For instance, when you want to tell someone how to get to […]
  • What is the Sargasso Sea? January 25, 2012
    The Sargasso Sea, located entirely within the Atlantic Ocean, is the only sea without a land boundary The Sargasso Sea is a vast patch of ocean is named for a genus of free-floating seaweed called Sargassum. While there are many different types of algae found floating in the ocean all around world, the Sargasso Sea is unique in that it harbors species of sar […]
  • How do we forecast harmful algal blooms? January 6, 2012
    NOAA's Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecast System in the Gulf of Mexico identifies whether or not a bloom of algae is likely to contain a toxic species, where it is, how big it is, where it's headed, and if it could become more severe in the near future. Like a weather forecast, this system provides officials advance warning to test and close […]
  • What are Christmas tree worms? December 22, 2011
    You won't find Spirobranchus giganteus, also known as the Christmas tree worm, eating your fir tree this year. The common name for these worms is derived from their appearance, not their habitat or diet. Each worm has two brightly colored crowns that protrude from its tube-like body. These Christmas tree-like crowns are composed of radioles, or hair-lik […]
  • Does coral jewelry make a good gift? December 15, 2011
    Corals have long been popular as souvenirs, for home decor, and in jewelry, but many consumers are unaware that these beautiful structures are made by living creatures. Fewer still realize that corals are dying off at alarming rates around the world. Coral reefs are some of the most biologically rich and economically valuable ecosystems on Earth, but they ar […]
  • Will debris from the Japan tsunami reach the U.S.? December 14, 2011
    For most areas it could be a matter of years, not days or weeks, before debris from the Japanese tsunami reaches the United States. The debris clumped together when it first washed into the ocean, but it has since dispersed, making it difficult to locate. This makes it hard for scientists to tell what types of debris are still afloat and how much of it will […]
  • What is the cryosphere? November 30, 2011
    The cryosphere is the frozen water part of the Earth system There are places on Earth that are so cold that water is frozen solid. These areas of snow or ice, which are subject to temperatures below 0°C for at least part of the year, compose the cryosphere. The term “cryosphere” comes from the Greek word, “krios,” which means cold. Ice and snow on land are o […]
  • Where do I get NOAA tides and currents data? November 29, 2011
    Tide and current data is available from NOAA's Center for Operational Products and Services website Tides Tide Predictions. Generate a graphical display or a tabular listing of daily high and low tide predictions for more than 3,000 locations around the nation. Predictions may be generated up to two years in advance. Real-Time Tide Data. Access current […]
  • What is a turkeyfish? November 23, 2011
    'Turkeyfish' is another name for lionfish. Viewed from the right angle, the ornate fins of the lionfish resemble turkey plumage. That's why 'turkeyfish' is one of the many imaginative names people use when referring to the lionfish. Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific, but are now established along the southeast coast of the U.S. […]
  • What is the geoid? November 17, 2011
    While we often think of the earth as a sphere, our planet is actually very bumpy and irregular. The radius at the equator is larger than at the poles due to the long-term effects of the earth's rotation.  And, at a smaller scale, there is topography—mountains have more mass than a valley and thus the pull of gravity is regionally stronger near mountains […]
  • What is Digital Coast? November 14, 2011
    NOAA's Digital Coast provides the data, tools, and training that communities use to manage their coastal resources Geospatial data alone is not enough. For data to be truly useful, additional training, tools, and information are often required. The Digital Coast provides this complete package in one place for coastal officials. The Digital Coast is a co […]