02266cam a22003373u 4500 66268 UtSlPG 20260610134529.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 67062476 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GC Hull, E. W. Seabrook The Atom and the Ocean Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Understanding the Atom Series Release date is 2021-09-11 Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Atom and the Ocean" by E. W. Seabrook Hull is a scientific publication written in the late 1960s. This book is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series" published by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and discusses the intersection of nuclear energy and ocean exploration. It likely covers the applications of nuclear technology in studying the ocean and the potential implications for marine resources and environmental safety. The book delves into various aspects of the oceanic environment, including its physical characteristics, chemical composition, and the diverse life forms it supports. Hull explores how nuclear energy facilitates oceanographic research and contributes to our understanding of oceanographic phenomena, like ocean currents and nutrient cycles. He also addresses the role of radionuclides in marine studies, the potential environmental impacts of nuclear operations, and technological innovations such as nuclear-powered submarines and instruments designed for deep-sea exploration. Throughout the text, Hull emphasizes the need for responsible use of nuclear technology as mankind harnesses the ocean's resources while ensuring environmental safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Radioisotopes in oceanography Understanding the Atom Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66268 107090 107090