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	Oceans [        ]
	The oceans of the globe, cover about 70% of the Earth's surface and have significant impact on many aspects of human life. The increased focus on environmental conditions has increased interest in the research and monitoring of the oceans. Remote sensing plays a major role in these activities.

	Resources
	NOAA El Niño Page El Niño is a disruption of the ocean-atmosphere system in the Tropical Pacific that has important consequences for weather and climate around the globe.
	ASST, Average Sea Surface Temperature Extensive collection of sea surface temperature information. Contains the latest maps together with an archive.
	El Niño Educational sites  A portal to educational El Niño sites.

	Case Studies
	Arctic Ice Coverage and Climatic Change  [        ]
	Sea Surface Temperatures  [        ]