Research
Oceanography
Ocean Currents and Conditions
CSIRO is monitoring Australian ocean conditions using satellites
that return detailed images of surface conditions. From the satellite
images, oceanographers can identify sea surface heights, water temperatures,
current speed and direction.
This information is valuable for fishermen chasing oceanic frontal
systems where the fish are feeding; yachtsmen and women looking
for the quickest ride on an ocean current, or climatologists assessing
ocean conditions which lead to cloud formation and rain.
Ocean Surface Currents and Temperature
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Last updated
6/01/12
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