This theme focuses on the connections and processes that link the seafloor, the coasts, and the overlying ocean. It includes studying marine and coastal geology, marine volcanology, and the impacts of the ocean on coastal topography and resilience. The research explores hydrothermal vents and methane seeps, and examines the biological communities associated with them. The study of earth-ocean interactions applies advanced technologies like sidescan sonar, optical sensors, cameras, and remotely operated vehicles to further meet demands for information that supports wise ocean uses.
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