Salinity and temperature affect the density of ocean water, driving water circulation. Measuring the relationship between temperature and salinity allows scientists to track the movement of ocean water. The links below explain salinity and provide activities for use in classrooms.
The Aquarius mission is brimming with educational content that hits all four areas of STEM: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This poster, presented at the 2012 Ocean Sciences Meeting, summarizes available educational products and opportunities.
Interactive maps of surface conditions can be clicked on this tool to create in-water profiles of salinity, temperature, or density. Sources include interpolated atlas data or actual measurements from the database.
