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Дата последнего поиска статьи во внешних источниках: 20 августа 2018 г.
Аннотация:Place of oceanology among the earth's sciences is analyzed, as well as the relations between oceanology and geography of the World ocean. Evolution of the ocean science during the last century is summarized; recent discoveries and achievements in the sphere of physical, geological and biological branches of oceanology are described. The problems of physical oceanology successfully investigated by the experts of the Department of Oceanology are covered more in detail, namely the concepts of water masses and the global interoceanic circulation, energy exchange in the system of ocean-atmosphere, front zones and border layers. Prospects of oceanology for the coming decades are discussed.