Diversity of Ocean Research in Kyoto University
November 25, 2013
Topics discussed included:
The special exhibit going on at the Kyoto University Museum until December 1, 2013:
Diversity of Ocean Research in Kyoto University
Some of the most interesting topics explored in this exhibit include:
1) The origin of water on earth, especially as it applies to the water in the oceans. It's not certain how water originated on the earth. Some theories that might explain it in part or entirely include:
-- an extraterrestrial source, such a comets or asteroids
-- release of water stored in hydrous minerals
2) The formation and changes over time of ocean floors via tectonic plate movement and other forces. The exhibits focused especially on The Sea of Japan, which was long ago a landlocked sea when the landbridge of East Asia existed.
3) Computer simulation and modelling of the formation of ocean currents worldwide.
4) Green sea turtle life activities (feeding, napping, navigation, breathing, sleeping, and mating) in the shallow sea waters surrounding the Ryukyu Islands, as uniquely revealed by biologging using small video cameras reversibly attached to the shells of adult turtles.
November 25, 2013
Topics discussed included:
The special exhibit going on at the Kyoto University Museum until December 1, 2013:
Diversity of Ocean Research in Kyoto University
Some of the most interesting topics explored in this exhibit include:
1) The origin of water on earth, especially as it applies to the water in the oceans. It's not certain how water originated on the earth. Some theories that might explain it in part or entirely include:
-- an extraterrestrial source, such a comets or asteroids
-- release of water stored in hydrous minerals
2) The formation and changes over time of ocean floors via tectonic plate movement and other forces. The exhibits focused especially on The Sea of Japan, which was long ago a landlocked sea when the landbridge of East Asia existed.
3) Computer simulation and modelling of the formation of ocean currents worldwide.
4) Green sea turtle life activities (feeding, napping, navigation, breathing, sleeping, and mating) in the shallow sea waters surrounding the Ryukyu Islands, as uniquely revealed by biologging using small video cameras reversibly attached to the shells of adult turtles.
